Options after H1 EAC Receipt (I-797 C, Notice Of Action)

[AmitGupta_H1]

Hi,

My Current Employer has filed H1B for me, and I am through H1B Cap. I have received LCA and even EAC Receipt no. (I-797 C form). Meanwhile, I am in USA on B1-B2. May I start looking for Job switch on H1B (H1B transfer) based on EAC receipt no. that I have? (there are many reasons behind this switch, which will just make this question lengthy and thus ignored)

Thanks for your time and responses.

[kadkhiq81]

Options after H1 EAC Receipt (I-797 C, Notice Of Action)

AFAIK, You can only start working from Oct 1 2013 if your petition get approved.

This is my opinion.

[AmitGupta_H1]

AFAIK, You can only start working from Oct 1 2013 if your petition get approved.

This is my opinion.

True! I can't start before 1st Oct. But, can I start looking for job now. As per my understanding, Company B is going to file an H1 based on my Receipt no. and because its already cap through, Company B may file the petition and wait for the result like in Company A. Am I correct? I don't if it is possible or not! and I don't want to breach any law, that will spoil my visa status (B1-B2).

[prao81]

Options after H1 EAC Receipt (I-797 C, Notice Of Action)

Another company cannot use your receipt to file another petition . You would need to wait till the first petition is approved .