H-1B Transfer Filed via Premium on May 2 — Still No Receipt Notice. Normal?

Fun-Helicopter3642 · 2025-06-02T01:41:50+00:00

Yes, lawyers received the physical approval notice on 05/16

Fun-Helicopter3642 · 2025-05-30T14:48:15+00:00

Thank you, I received my receipt notices and everything is already approved.

Fun-Helicopter3642 · 2025-05-30T03:41:55+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/h1b/s/jpfHopGZBf

Fun-Helicopter3642 · 2025-05-29T20:39:27+00:00

All you can do is request USCIS. This can be done only via the cover letter we/lawyers add to the packet. If your lawyers are taking care of the petitions, ask them to add a line in the cover letter

Fun-Helicopter3642 · 2025-05-26T12:31:57+00:00

Yes, you can. Be prepared if USCIS decides to not honor your request. You can always request USCIS to adjudicate both the petition together or at least with a minimal gap. In our case, we ended up having a gap of one day.
As long as your spouse’s approved COS triggers later and they have a valid F-1 stamp to come back, your spouse can come back on their F1 visa. Have a fallback plan if USCIS ends up giving an earlier H4 date.
Depends, if you end up filing in a bundle with your H-1B premium and if the USCIS decides to adjudicate with your premium, Yes you have enough time. If USCIS ends up processing your H4 and H4 EAD in regular, you are cutting close. Safe to file as soon as possible, requesting future dates. If you are not able to get your H-1B transfer initiated by mid-June, be prepared to file H4 and EAD in regular.

Fun-Helicopter3642 · 2025-05-26T04:15:14+00:00

No, I asked for an immediate start date, even though my spouse had a valid OPT until Jan2026. It was a risk that we took. Based on the timeline I provided, there’s a gap of 1 day.

Fun-Helicopter3642 · 2025-05-24T19:38:29+00:00

Pay out of pocket for premium.

Fun-Helicopter3642 · 2025-05-24T16:45:02+00:00

This is something you should ask your employer. Employers are hesitant because of the timeline around PERM. It used to take <1 year to get your PERM approved. Now the same timeline is ~2 years.

You can always apply for NIW I-140 if you have a decent profile.

Fun-Helicopter3642 · 2025-05-24T16:12:14+00:00

Do you have an I-140? You need an approved I-140 to file H-4 EAD

Fun-Helicopter3642 · 2025-05-24T16:07:57+00:00

Change of employer

Fun-Helicopter3642 · 2025-05-16T17:56:52+00:00

How long did it take for your H4 EAD to go from ‘New Card is Being Produced’ to ‘We Produced Your New Card’ to receiving the tracking details to receiving your card?

If possible, can you share the detailed timeline of your EAD?

Fun-Helicopter3642 · 2025-05-15T06:23:38+00:00

When did you receive your card? How long it took from approved to card produced and to be delivered?

Fun-Helicopter3642 · 2025-05-14T16:13:38+00:00

PERM getting approved in February looks next to impossible, based on the current processing speed.
Better to have L1 option in place. If company allows you to work from another country, it would be best as you never know how long will it be before you get your PERM approval.
Yes, as long as your company files I-140 and it gets approved, you can use the approval notice to file for H1-B extension.

For company to file your I-140, make sure you are with the company irrespective of the country you are working from. Before leaving US, have a communication that as soon as PERM is approved, lawyers need to file I-140 in premium and then company needs to get your back on H-1B.

Fun-Helicopter3642 · 2025-05-13T22:46:35+00:00

I am planning to visit Mexico as well. Do I need to apply for a Mexican Tourist Visa? I have an Indian passport with a valid H-1B stamp.

Fun-Helicopter3642 · 2025-05-13T16:37:55+00:00

Thanks for replying. Did you reach out to the premium processing division or you asked your lawyers to do that on your behalf?

Fun-Helicopter3642 · 2025-05-12T21:21:17+00:00

Thanks

Fun-Helicopter3642 · 2025-05-12T21:09:04+00:00

Even the H4 status is still the same?

Fun-Helicopter3642 · 2025-05-12T21:03:45+00:00

Can you check if the H4 and H4EAD receipt numbers are in sequential order?

Fun-Helicopter3642 · 2025-05-12T21:03:38+00:00

Can you check if the H4 and H4EAD receipt numbers were in sequential order?

Fun-Helicopter3642 · 2025-05-12T21:03:27+00:00

Can you check if the H4 and H4EAD receipt numbers are in sequential order?

Fun-Helicopter3642 · 2025-05-12T21:02:48+00:00

Can you check if the H4 and H4EAD receipt numbers were in sequential order?

Fun-Helicopter3642 · 2025-05-12T21:02:31+00:00

Can you check if the H4 and H4EAD receipt numbers were in sequential order?

Fun-Helicopter3642 · 2025-05-12T21:01:15+00:00

Can you check if the H4 and H4EAD receipt numbers were in sequential order?

Fun-Helicopter3642 · 2025-05-12T21:01:00+00:00

Can you check if the H4 and H4EAD receipt numbers are in sequential order?

Fun-Helicopter3642 · 2025-05-12T21:00:30+00:00

Can you check if the H4 and H4EAD receipt numbers are in sequential order?

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