What to do about an H1B visa and a job change?
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What to do about an H1B visa and a job change?
I was working on L1A from Company A and since my H1B (with change of my status) was approved just over month ago. I did move to Company B. I have new offer with Company C and Can I transfer my H1B to Company C with out pay stubs from Company B? Do I need to travel back to my home country for H1B transfer to be successful?
Asked on February 25, 2013 under Immigration Law, New York
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SB, Member, California / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You need to have at least one paycheck stub from employer B to transfer your H-1B to employer C, as that would show that you are in valid H-1B status with H-1B which would make you eligible for the transfer. Without the paycheck stub, you are not able to prove that you are in H-1B status and, therefore, cannot transfer the status. There is no need to travel anywhere if your H-1B was approved as a change of status with a new I-94.
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