Q: How soon after I get H1B visa stamp do I have to travel to US and start working?
I have an approved H1B petition(797 B valid from Jan 2021 until Jan 2024). Due to covid etc I havent been able to get a visa stamp. I just filled out DS160 and turns out I am eligible for interview waiver since I was on H1B before. Due to my current work obligations here in Canada, I will not be able to start work in the US until April of next year (which is ok with my US employer).
1. Since I would not be starting work until April, is mailing all my visa documents for stamping now a bit too soon?
2. With my original job offer letter (from jan 2021) should I also submit a letter from employer that job is still valid and indicate new start dates?
3. How soon after visa stamp is issued do I need to travel to the US?
A: You ask a great question. Any H1B immigration visa beneficiary is assigned an attorney by the company that sponsored that person from abroad and had to pay Professional fees for the return. Does that beneficiary must work directly with that Immigration Attorney.
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