SSN help - H4 to H1B

[anjpat]

Guys,

I just got my H1B approved so that I can start working from Oct 2013. I was on H4 earlier. Can someone please tell me when can I apply for SSN? I know that my status gets changed from 1st Oct but I read mixed reviews on this. Can someone tell me if they recently could apply for SSN before 1st Oct. Appreciate if anyone can share their experience. Many Thanks! Anj.

[cooldude23]

Do I need new I-94

When I was in India, my company filed H1B for me. In May, 2013, I came to US on a
dependent visa and I got I-94 on arrival in US against the dependent visa.
Early this month, I received H1 B approved petition without any I-94. MY H1B is not filled as conversion of status

1. I am told that I need new I-94 against H1B. There are 2 ways to get it
a) Travel to India and get H1 B stamped from India and re-enter US,
b) File amendment from US. Please advice If its filed from US under
premium processing, how much time will it take. My project start date is
Oct-01-2013.


2. Can I start the work once the amendment is filed, or do I need to wait
till the amendment is approved

3. My H1b petition and LCA are approved for Project with Client A in North Carolina. I got new Project with Client B in INIANA. Do I need new LCA
to work with Client B ? My role and responsibilities are same with both the clients
Also is there any need for H1b petition amendment ?

4. In Case, H1B amendment is required, can I start working with client B
from Oct-01-2013 if the H1b amendment is filed but approval is not received