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Q: H-1B Transfer Situation?

I am working on H-1B through company A valid till 2016. I accepted offer from company B and they just filed H-1B to USCIS (decision pending). Now, I also receive offer from company C and I am more interested in going for company C.

-Is it possible for company C to file H-1B using only... View More

Mr. Floyd James Fernandez
Mr. Floyd James Fernandez
answered on May 25, 2014

Short answers: 1) Yes, in fact you have to use company A's pay stub and H-1B receipt. But you will have to formally decline company B.

2) Yes, company B may withdraw its petition. If company A is content to keep you until your offer from company C is accompanied by an I-797C Notice of...
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Q: HI. what recourse does a former h1b employee have to recover back wages if they have already left the US?
Joshua L. Goldstein
Joshua L. Goldstein
answered on Jan 5, 2011

If your employer owes you money for unpaid wages, you may sue to collect even though you are not longer employed in the U.S. or by that employer. You may have difficulties pursuing a lawsuit against your former employer if you aren't living in the U.S. But no immigration law or regulation... View More

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