H1B to B1 for travelling

[maya79]

Hi,
I have a situation and will appreciate thoughts on that. I was working in a company on H1B and my company got closed and Moved back to India after 2-3 months.
Now I found a new employer who has a project for me but want me to join in 1-2 weeks. SO I was wondering what options do I have?
Is it possible to apply for B1 for some time and come and simultaneously apply for H1 Transfer.

Please let me know. Your help is appreciated.
Thanks
Maya

[wandmaker]

Hi,
I have a situation and will appreciate thoughts on that. I was working in a company on H1B and my company got closed and Moved back to India after 2-3 months.
Now I found a new employer who has a project for me but want me to join in 1-2 weeks. SO I was wondering what options do I have?
Is it possible to apply for B1 for some time and come and simultaneously apply for H1 Transfer.

Please let me know. Your help is appreciated.
Thanks
Maya

B1/B2 is not intended for work (or to even to seek work) - The best way is to apply for H1 in premium, get it stamped and go back. If everything goes smooth, total turnaround time would be 4 weeks tops.

[maya79]

Thanks for your reply. By B1 Visa, I meant that I will go to client side and understand the project and meanwhile my employer will file my H1 Transfer. and on B1 I wont get paid.

I have seen the giuys who come on B1 from their Indian Offices for 1-2 month period.

Suggestions are really appreciated since client is not agreeing to extend the joining date and that the only criticality I have in my situation.

Any Experience is highly appreciated.

Thanks

[lskreddy]

Let me know if you find anything Maya79. I need to know about this too.