Travel during H1B transfer, Family emergency.
1) Travel should not be a problem 2) Have company B filed after you return so they can seek extension of your status.
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1) Travel should not be a problem 2) Have company B filed after you return so they can seek extension of your status.
There is no way around the I-864 requirements.
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The burden is on you to show that the job still exists. With only 3 months on L-1B and without an extension filed, it may be difficult to convince...
1) If H-1B is accepted, OPT will not be extended. 2) It may 3) OPT will not be approved if H-1B is accepted
Ideally a amendment should be filed to update new location and client. Depending on the Consulate, there may be a denial of visa in addition...
You can apply for H-1B in grace period, however you may not be able to seek benefits of cap-gap as your OPT already expired.
If they file for taxes jointly and his income will also be used, I-864A may be filed. However best approach would be to have an immigration...
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It seems complicated. Best approach would be to personally meet/ talk with an immigration attorney to discuss options.
The employer files the PERM application which is first step in GC process. So technically you do not have to do anything for at least 1-2 years...