can a person apply for H1b status , while he is waiting for his extension in B1 status?
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yes this can be done , however, beware that changes of status from B1/B2 to H1b are generally highly scrutinized by USCIS. You need to somehow prove that you didn't come to the US with the intention to change status... The fact that you just applied for an extension makes it even more suspicious. I'd consult with an immigration lawyer before I do anything if I were you.
221174
If your visa expires soon, you can get an extension if you get a job.
641227
You can apply for "adjustment of status" and get a conditional residency and work permit while you wait for your green card.\n\nAs a parent of a US citizen, you should be able to get it.\n\nCheck with the nearest Immigration office.\n\nhttp://www.uscis.gov/graphics/index.htm\n\nThe above site is your source for offical immigration information, so that should be your first stop.  You can also find there the numbers/addresses of local offices.
333763
B1/B2 (visitor visa) change of status to H1B(employment visa) is possible but beware that you must prove to the USCIS that your original intent when you came to the US was not to change status (i.e. you had legitimate reasons to come to the US as a visitor and didn't come there to look for a job)\n\nIf you are eligible to apply for H1B (must have bachelor degree and work experience), you need an H1B sponsor (employer) to file a Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker (USCIS Form I-129) with required supporting documents like copy of your educational certificates, passport, experience etc. You can start working for your employer ONLY after your H1B approval. If your application is denied, you will receive a letter that will tell you why the application was denied.
732965
You just need an employer in the USA willing to sponsor you for an H1-B visa. This employer needs to give you a job and justify that they cannot find people with your kind of experience and that this employment is temporary. This employer may even pay for your legal fees or ask you to pay. Anyway, that is it. This is done all the time. No need of an American citizen's help.
706839
Possibly.  You  must meet the requirements and apply for a change of status with DHS/CIS - it may or may not be approved.
767940
H1 visas don't work that way.  There is no list of companies that are looking for foreign employees, and the H1 category is oversubscribed:  even if you found an employer who wanted to go to all the trouble of petitioning for you, the soonest you could have a visa would be October 2007.
797723
If you have an approved I-797 form, you can make an appointment for visa interview at the US Embassy to apply for your H1-B visa.  Here is the embassy's page which explains the application process:\nhttp://dubai.usconsulate.gov/dubai/gvi.html
611523
A new employer will file one all by himself. There is no such thing as transfer, except a less-formal "transfer" word often used when a person already working with an approved-H1 can move to another company with a fresh-H1 so that he doesn't fall under the H1-quota limits. Beyond that there is no "transfer" of an applicant. Every Employer must file one all by themselves. For that matter you can hold multiple H1 visas at the same time. \n\nConsult an immigration attorney for a more professional opinion.
1186685
If you still have your old visas and passports, you should be able to prove it with that.  There are different notations that are put it your passport that would show your status.  Also, why do you need a letter of exemption?  What is your status now?  Who are you trying to show proof of your H1-B status?
883438
That is definitely a problem. Why lie about marriage status for an H1B? No answer is better than another, and being married delays nothing. Now you have put any chance at residency in question.\n\nBe honest!
853681
The H-1B non-immigrant work visa may be issued to applicants seeking temporary work in a "specialty occupation" which requires the skills of a professional. "Specialty Occupations" includes e.g. accounting, computer analysts, programmers, database administrators, web designers, engineers, financial analysts, doctors, nurses, scientists, architects and lawyers. The petitions are submitted by employers based on their need for the non-U.S.-resident employee. The applicant may possess a bachelor's degree or requisite experience to make up for the lack of a master’s degree.
101427
I believe so.  I would call either the immagration office, or a lawyer that gives free advice.  They can tell you if there is any longer wait time, etc.
448994
Yes you can but You must have a valid visa to return to the US. If your H1B status is approved by USCIS but your visa in your passport is expired, you must go to the embassy and get a new visa before returning to the US. For H1B cases this is only a procedure, if you have a USCIS approval you won't have any problems getting the visa.\n\nAlso, you can travel to Canada and Mexico and return on your expired visa if your USCIS status is valid. You can also get your visa from any consulate in Canada or Mexico
143110
no way at the moment. i can migrate to another country and look for a job, be good, and apply for a credit card during promotion period
474210
You may have no choice but to wait on this unless the Australian immigration dept. has an online site wheere you can make enquiry or see the status of applications. This is your tax dollars working for you....patience may be the only thing here. This is why alot of pple opt to use attroneys because they are familiar with the system and usually have "inside" contacts taht can brief them on status changes/updates......
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Frequently updated info on H1B Visa availability:\n\nhttp://www.uscis.gov/graphics/services/tempbenefits/cap.htm