09-29-2007, 06:30 AM

Hi all,

Somebody is working in the university as a postdoc with an H1B Visa.
Before his visa expires, he gets a job offer from a private non-
academic company. Can he transfer his H1B visa to be used for woking
in this company?

Kind replies are appreciated.

Thanks,
KIS

09-29-2007, 03:59 PM

kis wrote on 09/28/07 22:30:

> Hi all,
>
> Somebody is working in the university as a postdoc with an H1B Visa.
> Before his visa expires, he gets a job offer from a private non-
> academic company. Can he transfer his H1B visa to be used for woking
> in this company?

Yes, but the transfer would be subject to the H1 quota. The company would have
to apply April 1 for a start date of Oct. 1.

-Joe

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09-29-2007, 09:21 PM

Thanks a lot.
KIS

On Sep 29, 9:59 am, "Joe Feise (Immigration)" <m...@privacy.net>
wrote:
> kis wrote on 09/28/07 22:30:
>
> > Hi all,
>
> > Somebody is working in the university as a postdoc with an H1B Visa.
> > Before his visa expires, he gets a job offer from a private non-
> > academic company. Can he transfer his H1B visa to be used for woking
> > in this company?
>
> Yes, but the transfer would be subject to the H1 quota. The company would have
> to apply April 1 for a start date of Oct. 1.
>
> -Joe
> --
> I am not a lawyer.
> For reliable advice, consult a competent immigration attorney.