H-1B Transfer Approval Email Says ‘Consular/Port of Entry Notified’ — Does This Mean Consular Processing?
I recently received an H-1B change of employer approval notice via email. However, the email mentions “consular/port of entry notified” and lists my old I-94 number. I haven’t received the physical I-797 yet, but I wanted to confirm — does “consular/port of entry notified” along with a consulate name mean that my H-1B transfer was approved for consular processing instead of a extension of status?
H-1B Transfer Approval Email Says ‘Consular/Port of Entry Notified’ — Does Not Mean Consular Processing if an I-94 number is also stated.
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In addition to the responses provided by my colleagues, you should always discuss your AVVO questions with your employer's immigration attorney. Your employer's immigration attorney will possess a more extensive knowledge about your life history. The employer's lawyer can assess if consular processing becomes riskier for you based upon any Trump Administration travel bans or any life events triggering an INA 212(a) reason for a consulate to refuse visa issuance.
Read the notice carefully, it will specifically state it is approved for consular processing. Sometimes client copy will not have an I-94 card but that does not mean extension was not approved.
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