Can we file H1B extension and transfer together?

“Transfer” and Extension by same or another Employer. Indeed, Employer B can file an H-1B petition without the consent or even the knowledge of Employer A (current employer).

Can I work before H1B transfer is pending?

Q. Can I start working for my employer if I only have an H-1B transfer receipt and the petition has not been approved yet? Yes. As long as certain requirements are met, you may begin working at your new H-1B job before receiving approval as long as you have gotten a receipt that the USCIS has received your petition.

Can we file H1B extension before 1 year?

USCIS only allows you to apply for H1B visa extension 6 months before the expiration. USCIS guidance for general form I-129 filing, which is used for H1B petition, is that you cannot file more than 6 months before the start date of the employment. It gives enough time for USCIS to process the application.

How many days before we can file H1B extension?

six months
Your extension petition must be received by USCIS no earlier than six months and no later than the last day of your current H-1B status. Once your extension is received and receipted by USCIS, your H-1B employment authorization is considered temporarily extended for 240 days while USCIS reviews the petition.

Can two employers file H1B Transfer for same employee?

Yes, you can apply for multiple H1B transfers at one time. The process for applying for each H1B transfer will be the same, and, if both are approved, you can choose which company to work for.

Can I change job when H-1B extension is in process?

Yes, you can switch to a new job. Your new employer can file an H1B transfer petition even though your current employer has already filed for an extension.

Can H1B extension be filed before 6 months?

The extension request can be submitted up to six months before the applicant’s H-1B visa expires. The applicant’s employer must file a Form I-129 on his or her behalf. The employer is also required to submit a new LCA to request an extension past the initial three-year period.