F1 student on cap-gap with H1b pending. Options??

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F1 student on cap-gap with H1b pending. Options??

04-21-2013, 12:04 PM

Hi Mr. Shah,

I want your kind advise on my situation.
Currently on F1 cap-gap status till Sept 30,2013 with H1b pending for a full time job from a good company in another state. Right now I am in CA.

As I had used my OPT before for a previous degree on same level of education, I was not eligible for it this time so I just have authorization to stay in US till Sept 30 under cap-gap but no work authoriztion (as no OPT).

Now, I have a new company in CA who is willing to hire me and do the H1 process for me. My question is, how soon can they start the transfer process/file cap exempt H1b process? ofcourse assuming that the pending H1b is approved which I am sure it will be. I have heard if I have an approved H1b petition but not worked on it, a new company can file a cap-exempt petition for me and I can start working with Oct 1 start date without joining the old company at all? Please advise..

I want to join the new company asap after my current H1b is approved and preferable without having to join the old company as its another state and I will have to go there on Oct 1 otherwise. But if this is not possible,what can be done and how soon can I join the CA company??

Thanks,
Neha
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05-19-2013, 11:04 PM

Sorry I did not see the question earlier. Guess it might be late to answer. I will recommend you call us at 510 742 5887 if you still need help.

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05-21-2013, 06:09 PM

Hi Mr. Shah,

I will recommend your services when company B decides to file for a H1b transfer.
I just want to know right now how soon can I start working with the company B in CA and what process has to be followed for it. I have an approved H1b petition with company A with a start date of Oct 1,2013. I have never worked on an h1b/L1b before.

Thanks is advance,
Neha
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06-15-2013, 12:03 PM

If you are in status, and shifting your H1B, you can actually start working for company B as soon as it is filed. Again I might have missed some facts, so please call us asap 510 742 5887.

Shah Peerally is an attorney licensed in California practicing immigration law and debt settlement. He has featured as an expert legal ****yst for many TV networks such as NDTV, Times Now and Sitarree TV. Articles about Shah Peerally and his work have appeared on newspapers such as San Jose Mercury News, Oakland Tribune, US Fiji Times, Mauritius Le Quotidien, Movers & Shakers and other prominent international newspapers. His work has been commended by Congress women Nancy Pelosi and Barbara Lee. He has a weekly radio show on KLOK 1170AM and frequently participates in legal clinics in churches, temples and mosques.

For updates follow us onYoutube, Radio, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Shah Peerally Law Group PC deals in immigration law - www.peerallylaw.com and www.immigrationlegalblog.com
Attorney Shah Peerally also deals in debt settlement. For more information call us on 510.742.5887 and visit us on www.YourDebtSettlementAttorney.com.
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