H4 to H1 amendment with different employer

[pranikk]

Hi,


I got my 797 petition approved in 2008 quota. I came to US on H4 VISA and my spouce is on legal status in this county. Now, a different employer is ready to file change of status amendment from H4 to H1 using my earlier 797 approved petition. I really appreciate if somebody can share the risks and chances of getting the case approved as I am changing my employer.

Thanks
indira

[shervin143]

No issues. Give your new employer a copy of your previous H1B approval notice. Chances of approval depends on a lot of factors like, project, maintaining a valid status through out your stay in U.S, your new employers records etc.(and so is the case of anyone who files a work related petition whether it is new, transfer or COS).