H1B Transfer while in UK

[Sreejith]

Hi,

I have an Indian passport and have H1B visa for company A. RIght now, I am working in UK for company A.
My questions are:
1. Is it possible for me to transfer my H1B visa to company B (which is in US) while I am still in UK?
2. Do I have to get new stamping in my passport? If yes, then can I do it in UK or do I have to go back to India for that?


Many thanks
Sreejith

 

[lisaanderson05]

Hi,

I have an Indian passport and have H1B visa for company A. RIght now, I am working in UK for company A.
My questions are:
1. Is it possible for me to transfer my H1B visa to company B (which is in US) while I am still in UK?
2. Do I have to get new stamping in my passport? If yes, then can I do it in UK or do I have to go back to India for that?


Many thanks
Sreejith

1. Yes

2. If the visa in your passport is still valid in terms of expiration date, then once the H-1B for company B is approved, you can enter the country with the visa for company A- you don’t have to do re-stamping yet. After the visa expires and you need to travel, you will need to get a new stamp for company B.
If you the visa in the passport for company A has expired or may expire soon, you may be able to do stamping in London since you are working there under a valid work visa, I assume. Of course, the final decision of whether or not to allow you to appear or do the interview there is the U.S. Consular officer in London.