[reachme2hari]

Hi,

Currently I have a valid H1B visa from Company "A" in India. Due to some situations I couldn't fly to U.S still I am working in India. Now I got an offer from Company "B", Company "B" are willing to send me U.S. I am planning to move from Company A to B.
Before moving from Company A to B, I Spoken to company "A" HR regarding my H1B transfer. She(HR) said our company will not accept the H1B transfers, if you leave this company your H1B will not transferable this is our company policy and if you want to go U.S you need to apply new H1B again from your Company "B" is that True?

Also Company "B" is ready to initiate for H1B transfer, is there any approvals required from Company "A"? Did Company "A" knows that Company "B" raised a request for H1B transfer of my old Petition?


Would really appreciate any help in this direction.

Thanks in advance!

[taxesforaliens]

H1b visas are not transferable. The new company needs to start a new process. As far as I know, company A does not have to do anything. As soon as your job ends at company A that visa is not valid anymore.

[reachme2hari]

Thanks for your response. I have one more doubt If I will join in company B they will apply for new h1b. But do I need to wait for H1B Cap / one year. If not how much time it will take for new H1B approval applied by Company B.