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Posted on 11 Feb 2010
Q.

H1B transfer and marriage to US citizen while changing jobs

Hello,
Could you please advise what is the safe way to proceed for me?

My situation: I am on H1B visa with employer A (expires in Sept.20, I got a job offer from employer B, the H1B transfer will be filed this week. I was told by the lawyer that it will take 7 bus. days until the answer arrives (premium).
What I need to know: can I start working for employer B prior to the H1B transfer approval arrives?

Also, I am getting married with my fiance (US citizen), so we are worried wether it is risky to quit my old job (how long will it take to get work authorization after we marry?) before H1B transfer approved or it's O.k.?

We want to be sure that I will not be without a right to work even if H1B transfer fails.

What would you advise? Thank you

User's Location: Hoboken, New Jersey, United States of America
Category: H1B Visa (Work Visa)
Posted on 12 Feb 2010
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