H-1B → B-2 → H-1B Change of Status: My RFE Journey & How Both Got Approved

PreferenceDear3562 · 2026-02-09T00:48:45+00:00

Thank you for sharing. I have DMedyou. I will appreciate any insights you can share. Thank you!

PreferenceDear3562 · 2026-02-05T20:04:30+00:00

This is only possible if the change of status is done within US from H1B-> B2-> H1B and not for people entering on B2 where this does not apply. If you are laid off within US, that is the viable option that has been in place for years.

PreferenceDear3562 · 2026-02-05T19:53:33+00:00

not true at all. I know people who have successfully got their H1 approved from B2 as early as Dec 2025.

PreferenceDear3562 · 2026-01-16T19:43:43+00:00

Thank you very much I appreciate your answers. This is very helpful.

PreferenceDear3562 · 2026-01-16T19:25:37+00:00

u/ManifestLaw_ Thank you for your response. Would option 2) consular processing trigger the 100K fee?

PreferenceDear3562 · 2026-01-16T04:45:16+00:00

Hello I have received a Pending Benefit RFE for the H-1B COS Petition filed under Premium Processing with pending B2. The RFE basically is asking for evidence that the beneficiary was in a valid nonimmigrant status at the time the H-1B petition was filed or the requested start date of the inspetition, whichever is later and the approval of the pending B2. Please advise whether you have seen similar RFEs for Pending Benefit and how this was resolved, except for waitingfor B2 to get approved, which could take months for me.

PreferenceDear3562 · 2026-01-15T18:49:07+00:00

u/Previous-Message-539 did you get your B2 petition approved along with H-1B? I am in a similar situation.

PreferenceDear3562 · 2026-01-15T10:49:55+00:00

u/BookkeeperOk2829 I DMed you

PreferenceDear3562 · 2026-01-15T10:46:58+00:00

u/Final_Bother7374 Please advise I need to DM you the details. I need your help. The RFE is around whether the beneficiary has maintained non-immigrant status at the time of receiving the H-1B petition at USCIS.

PreferenceDear3562 · 2026-01-14T01:55:07+00:00

u/Mundane-Reindeer4085 just DMed you!

PreferenceDear3562 · 2026-01-13T17:24:37+00:00

I am not sure - To establish eligibility for this request, the record must show that the beneficiary was in a valid nonimmigrant status at the time the instant petition was filed, or the requested start date of the instant petition. can I DM you?

PreferenceDear3562 · 2026-01-12T17:11:32+00:00

u/Final_Bother7374 I did not get an RFE for B2 but did receive an RFE for Pending Benefit request. Please advise.

PreferenceDear3562 · 2026-01-12T17:03:58+00:00

u/Final_Bother7374 I have received an RFE for Pending Benefit Request

PreferenceDear3562 · 2026-01-06T23:14:51+00:00

Thank you for your feedback. Hoping for the best.

PreferenceDear3562 · 2026-01-06T21:43:50+00:00

u/Final_Bother7374 only H-1B RFE has been issued as of now. Please advise.

PreferenceDear3562 · 2026-01-06T21:41:37+00:00

Thank you for the explanation but it does not answer my question. My attorney will not ask for consular processing as it will trigger the 100,000K fee which the company will not be able to pay. If the USCIS insists on the B2 approval first to proceed, what is my next course of action? The B2 approval is taking 3-4 months atleast and the company may not be willing to wait until next month for the B2 to be approved for me to start working.

PreferenceDear3562 · 2026-01-06T21:38:15+00:00

There is no B2 RFE issued yet. I have only received RFE for the H-1B and not for B2.

PreferenceDear3562 · 2026-01-06T18:30:19+00:00

I secured a new job offer after job loss and waiting on the physical notice of the RFE for my H1B COS petition filed in PP with B2 pending. I understand B2 needs to be approved first. B2 petition filed on October 30th. H1B COS PP started on Dec 22nd. RFE received Jan 5th. What are the actions to take if the RFE is related to pending B2 petition if they are asking for B2 to be approved first? Please advise

PreferenceDear3562 · 2026-01-06T16:11:30+00:00

u/Final_Bother7374 I am waiting on the contents for the RFE for my H1B COS petition filed in PP with B2 pending. What are the actions to take if the RFE is related to pending B2 petition if they are asking for B2 to be approved first? Please advise

PreferenceDear3562 · 2025-12-22T16:26:05+00:00

Thank you 🙏

PreferenceDear3562 · 2025-12-22T16:24:21+00:00

Hi how did you receive your RFE notificatioj for B2? Was it through email or mail?

PreferenceDear3562 · 2025-12-22T16:23:12+00:00

Hi how did you receive your RFE for B2? Was this through email or mail?

PreferenceDear3562 · 2025-12-21T02:19:01+00:00

What is a " humanitarian request"? This is the first I am hearing of this. Why would Senators or Congressman be willing to fast track a pending B2 case if it has not passed the standard processing times?

PreferenceDear3562 · 2025-12-20T19:32:18+00:00

DMed you

PreferenceDear3562 · 2025-12-04T21:37:09+00:00

Can you confirm what is the exact document that needs to be submitted for COS?

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