Hello Rajiv, I recently got layoff from my employer but I was lucky enough to get selected for the H-1B lottery. The bad thing is that they still haven't submitted my H-1B petition yet. I am wondering if I have an offer from a different/new employer, will they be able to file the H-1B petition for me?
Unfortunately, lottery selection cannot be transferred to another employer. If the H-1B is approved and not withdrawn before October 1, it can be transferred.
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H1B Transfer before October 1
Hi Rajiv ji, This is Harsh. I work for an employer A on STEM OPT. They registered me for the h1b lottery but it didn't get picked up. But I also had another offer from other employer B they also registered me for the h1b lottery and it got picked up and they have filed my h1b case and it's approved now.
Can I transfer my h1b to employer A now before October 1 ? Please let me know
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H1B Transfer before October 1
If the employer who filed your H1B revokes it before October 1, the current thinking of the USCIS is that you have lost your place in the lottery.
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Regarding H1B Lottery Pickup
Hi this is Naga Vamsi Krishna Bandela my question is my employer filed my H1B and visa got picked up in lottery but I was layoff by this employer in recent times Can I know what I can do next
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Lay off before H1B lottery
I got laid off on Feb 21,2024 and my official last day is March 8 2024. My company had started the process of H1B and was going to register for the lottery. If I negotiate with them and get them to agree to register on my behalf, can I later transfer it another employer immediately?
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H1B petition filed but laid off
Hello Sir,
I got my H1B petition filed but got laid off. Unfortunately, I had to be out of country and couldn’t find another job.
Do we have to file another H1B lottery the next year ?
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2024 - H1 B lottery selected, but got laid off
Hello Rajiv, Hope you are doing well!
I was wondering if you could help me understand if I can make use of my lottery selection in any way with another employer. As with my current employer, I have been laid off, and they were about to file the petition but have not done so yet. I will be on the payroll for a couple of months as well.
What do you suggest? I am asking this question, as I was hoping this time the lotteries are tied to a unique passport and not the employer. Let me know what you think!
Thank you!
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