If I have 2 H1 petitions being picked up in the lottery from 2 different employers and both H1 petitions are approved, can I go for 2 H1 stamping interviews and have 2 H1 visas stamped?
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If I have 2 H1 petitions being picked up in the lottery from 2 different employers and both H1 petitions are approved, can I go for 2 H1 stamping interviews and have 2 H1 visas stamped?
If no, at what stage do I need to disclose about multiple filling to the employer of my choice? Can I do it after getting both the H1’s stamped or should I disclose it before the interview?
Asked on May 30, 2015 under Immigration Law, Pennsylvania
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SB Member California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
You may see that neither one is approved if it is discovered by USCIS that there are multiple petitions filed on your behalf. This is not acceptable. But even if not discovered and both are approved, you can only get one H-1B visa in your passport.
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