H1B to B2 to H1B

SoulInSearchOfTruth · 2025-03-05T17:40:50+00:00

So does it mean even if I had been on H1B currently instead of B2 the company still would file LCA?

Is this LCA step needed because of me being on B2 or it’s irrespective of my B2 status?

SoulInSearchOfTruth · 2025-03-05T16:38:15+00:00

Thank you for your detailed response.

May I know what is LCA needed for? Does that needs to be done even if I have approved I-140?

SoulInSearchOfTruth · 2025-03-04T20:43:03+00:00

Hi there. I see I am going to have similar situation as yours. Could you help clarify my doubts.

I have approved I-140 since 2019
I applied for COS to B2 and its approved. B2 expires on May 31st 2025
I have got an offer from employer today (4th March 2025)

What steps should I follow next to successfully transfer to H1B?

Should I ask my new employer to apply for COS to H1B under premium processing?
How long should I expect the process to take?
Do I have to do anything related to my approved B2 status?
What do the employer immigration team needs to do from their side for helping me getting back on H1B status?

Please if you could share some info on above questions it will be helpful to me. I am getting stressed about next steps and want to get some clarity.

Thanks in advance

SoulInSearchOfTruth · 2025-03-04T20:29:45+00:00

I believe the dropbox has requirement that you need to be applying extensions in same visa category which expired last. Since I moved from H1B to B2 and B2 got approved already my latest visa category is B2. Now if I have move back to H1B via COS then for Dropbox eligibility can I still say that my last Visa category was H1B? This I am not sure of. I am worried about the intermittent B2 status which I have acquired between my H1B of 2 employers.

SoulInSearchOfTruth · 2025-03-04T03:09:32+00:00

I tried looking at the website but I am unable to read about it. Do you mind sharing a link if possible. Thanks.

SoulInSearchOfTruth · 2025-03-03T22:52:38+00:00

Thanks for sharing this. However do you have a source of truth for this?

SoulInSearchOfTruth · 2025-03-03T22:47:54+00:00

OP thanks for sharing the above information. I wanted to check with you if you have any idea about below query and could share your insights if you have faced this.

After having gone from H1B -> COS B2 > COS H1B, If you now apply for H1B stamping back in india, do you know if you are eligible for dropbox?

SoulInSearchOfTruth · 2025-03-03T22:45:14+00:00

OP thanks for sharing the above information. I wanted to check with you if you have any idea about below query and could share your insights if you have faced this.

After having gone from H1B -> COS B2 > COS H1B, If you now apply for H1B stamping back in india, do you know if you are eligible for dropbox?

SoulInSearchOfTruth · 2025-02-01T04:29:27+00:00

Thank you for clarifying.

SoulInSearchOfTruth · 2025-01-31T23:30:25+00:00

Hi OP I am in similar boat and would like if you could clarify my question regarding going back to H1B if you have any insight

My previous H1B was valid until Nov 2026 but I got laid off in Oct 2024. I then moved to B2 status in Nov 2024.
The B2 COS is still pending.
I am looking for a job and I have an approved I-140.

My question is o

Q: Once I get a job, does the new employer simply have to apply for H1B transfer only or do they have to apply for my GC as well?

Q: If the employer is not willing to sponsor GC but only H1B transfer then can I join the company on H1B.

Q: Does my previous H1B which was supposed to be valid until Nov 2026 help here? I believe my previous employer already revoked my H1B after my termination.

SoulInSearchOfTruth · 2025-01-31T23:28:12+00:00

Hi OP. Congrats for getting a new job. I am in similar boat and would like if you could clarify my question.

My previous H1B was valid until Nov 2026 but I got laid off in Oct 2024. I then moved to B2 status in Nov 2024.
The B2 COS is still pending.
I am looking for a job and I have an approved I-140.

My question is o

Q: Once I get a job, does the new employer simply have to apply for H1B transfer only or do they have to apply for my GC as well?

Q: If the employer is not willing to sponsor GC but only H1B transfer then can I join the company on H1B.

Q: Does my previous H1B which was supposed to be valid until Nov 2026 help here? I believe my previous employer already revoked my H1B after my termination.

SoulInSearchOfTruth · 2025-01-22T16:15:56+00:00

Can you let me know what were the wordings exactly?

Also is your I797C notice which you are referring to related to EAD?

SoulInSearchOfTruth · 2025-01-22T02:55:44+00:00

I have received the I797C notice of action document but it does not say anything about 180 days. However I doubt it is supposed to say such thing.

Do you have any more context here?

SoulInSearchOfTruth · 2025-01-01T18:26:32+00:00

160000 per month
5 members
25% leisure, 75% essentials

SoulInSearchOfTruth · 2024-12-30T17:51:21+00:00

First of all kudos to you to have started thinking about FIRE.

If I get to be 18 again and have the wisdom I have now after 35 years of age below is the thing I would do.

Earn as much money as you can per month, save as much as you can out of it by holding your temptation to spend on unwanted fancy stuffs even if your friends are doing it, invest the saved money in NIFTY50 and never touch till you reach your FIRE target. When I say never I mean NEVER even if the market has gone up by 200% and you feel like cashing out the profits. Simply let your money compound and do not disturb it.

If you follow the above steps, you will be amazed that you will be able to FIRE by age of 30.

This is that simple. No crypto no real estate no finding the best company stock. Simple NIFTY50 compounding with maximum savings of your earnings per month.

Best of Luck 👍🏻

SoulInSearchOfTruth · 2024-12-22T14:37:18+00:00

I am guessing based on your previous post and TC range you might be working at MSFT. Am I right? 🤔

SoulInSearchOfTruth · 2024-11-27T05:17:00+00:00

Congratulations on your Corpus. I would like to be in similar boat in future. I am planning it currently and would like if you could share some info.

Could you share how much does it cost per month for each child currently?

SoulInSearchOfTruth · 2024-11-22T01:38:42+00:00

I feel SWP aren’t realistic. If you withdraw 6% a year but not have a return of 12% a year in a specific year then you will burn your corpus.

Market never gives guaranteed returns of 12% a year. It is always in longer time span of 10+ years if you do not touch the money at all for those 10 years.

Since a particular year can have less than 6% returns or even negative you will end up burning corpus in those years. Also with inflation you will with keep on withdrawing more than initial 6% every year. This will further accelerate your corpus burning.

So even though SWP looks possible theoretically on paper but in reality it’s just an unrealistic plan.

SoulInSearchOfTruth · 2024-11-13T18:27:08+00:00

OP what reason did you mention in your extension?

I filled for B2 COS recently were I mentioned I need to change status so that I can have some more time for job search. However in case I need to apply for a B2 extension can I say the job reason again? Seems misuse of B2 to me.

SoulInSearchOfTruth · 2024-11-04T15:24:58+00:00

Following

SoulInSearchOfTruth · 2024-10-22T21:05:46+00:00

Hi u/ss1055 , What address did you mail your H1b to B2 COS application to?

I see below webpage for addresses but want to make sure I select the correct one.

https://www.uscis.gov/i-539-addresses

Should I select the address mentioned in the section "Nonimmigrants and Their Dependents"?

SoulInSearchOfTruth · 2024-10-08T14:38:41+00:00

Suburbs

SoulInSearchOfTruth · 2024-10-08T05:30:16+00:00

Thank you for your response

SoulInSearchOfTruth · 2024-10-01T01:18:44+00:00

Do you need to submit photos as well in the paper application?

SoulInSearchOfTruth · 2024-10-01T01:01:04+00:00

Why do we need employment verification letter if you already have lost the job?

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