H1B expired, then H4 pending, how to get new H1B for a new job?

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   Megan Anne Lantz

   Ames Immigration Attorney

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   Answered February 01, 2013 07:19. My colleagues are correct. There are no H-1B Visas left at this point. I would consult with an immigration attorney to review your situation in its entirety and determine whether there are other options available. Good luck!

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   Stephen BermanPro

   Chicago Immigration Attorney

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   Answered January 31, 2013 08:25. There are no more H1b's for this fiscal year, you can try on April 1st for an October 1, 2013 start date.

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   J Ferrari

   Los Angeles Immigration Attorney

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   Answered January 31, 2013 09:51. See link below.
   
   http://www.engnishimura.com/non-immigrant-visas...

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   Tripti Sharma

   Fremont Immigration Attorney

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   Answered January 31, 2013 10:10. A decision on H-1B petition filed by new employer cannot be made unless the COS to H-4 is approved. The company attorney is most likely to seek consular processing.

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