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You can file multiple H-1B transfers simultaneously, and it's legal. Approval of one transfer doesn’t obligate you to join that employer, nor does it affect your existing H-1B status with your current employer. You can choose to join any employer whose transfer gets approved, provided all transfers were filed while you were in valid status with your current employer.

However, if your H-1B validity is close to expiring (e.g., within 6 months), later-filed transfers may require "bridge petitions" to maintain continuity of status. Consult an immigration lawyer to ensure proper handling and avoid complications.

 

If your employer fails to pay you after starting your H-1B employment, it can pose challenges for future H-1B transfers. To address this:

• File a complaint with the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division.
• You can file online or by phone (search for "LCA complaint US Department of Labor").
• This complaint serves as evidence explaining the lack of pay stubs during future H-1B transfers.
• Employers must start paying when you're ready to work or within 30 days (if coming from outside the US) or 60 days (if already in the US), whichever is earlier.
• Filing a complaint may help you recover unpaid wages and protect your ability to transfer your H-1B in the future.

If you experience a layoff while on H-1B status, you receive a 60-day grace period. If you secure a new H-1B approval and face another layoff, you'll receive a fresh 60-day grace period. This applies to H-1B transfers and extensions. As for obtaining a B-1/B-2 visa for job searching after a layoff, while there's no official measure of difficulty, the approval rates appear to be consistently positive, with no reported denials.

Minor past infractions, even those reduced to non-criminal violations like illegal parking, are causing concern for visa applicants. Here's a breakdown:

• Non-immigrant visas (B1/B2, F/J): These are the most vulnerable. Even minor issues can be raised during visa stamping due to a shift in the US government's stance, though denial based on a reduced traffic misdemeanor is unlikely. The impact on already issued visas is still unclear and is being litigated.
• Work visas (H, L, E): These are less likely to be affected by minor past incidents.
• Green cards: Generally, only more serious issues, like drug convictions or multiple convictions, pose a problem.
• Citizenship: Good moral character is required, but incidents outside the 5 years preceding the application usually aren't a major concern, and rehabilitation can be a factor.

Regarding the specific question about a traffic misdemeanor reduced to illegal parking with a fine:

• Immigration impact: It should not impact your immigration status (deportability/inadmissibility).
• Visa impact: While the government might cause a delay during stamping, they should not deny your visa based on this.

Crucially, it is recommended to consult with a lawyer specializing in deportation/removal defense (with at least 10-15 years of experience) in the state where the incident occurred to understand the specific potential impact on your case. Dismissals can sometimes have immigration consequences even if they aren't criminal convictions.