H1 getting expired..need ur expert advice asap

[suntwin]

Hi Guys,

A quick one. I have a HIb visa which is expiring on 9th of next month . I have never worked for that employer as things did'nt work out. I am currently in Australia and want to work as a contractor in US. I have already figured out who is going to transfer/sponsor my new H1.

I am pretty sure that my employer would have cancelled my h1 which was allotted to me in 2007 quota.
I have a tourist visa as well and i intend to goto US on that Visa and work out on the transfer of my H1 once i land there.

Can i really do the above or am i getting too optimistic.
Please reply soon as i have to make some really quick decisions.

Regards
N

[thomachan72]

Hi Guys,

A quick one. I have a HIb visa which is expiring on 9th of next month . I have never worked for that employer as things did'nt work out. I am currently in Australia and want to work as a contractor in US. I have already figured out who is going to transfer/sponsor my new H1.

I am pretty sure that my employer would have cancelled my h1 which was allotted to me in 2007 quota.
I have a tourist visa as well and i intend to goto US on that Visa and work out on the transfer of my H1 once i land there.

Can i really do the above or am i getting too optimistic.
Please reply soon as i have to make some really quick decisions.

Regards
N
your old H1 would not be of any use/issue for you. Apply for a new one with the new employer and it would be an easy process. Transfering basically means applying for a new one. The employer has to go through all the processes (advert, recruitment, LC etc). I have no idea about converting from B1 to H1.