Have H4 .. Can I shift to H1 to another employer?

[ViVu]

Hi All ...

I'm on H4 visa, but have my H1b approved in 2008 quota for employer X.

Can I now activate my H1b and work for employer Y != X?

In other words, when I have an H1b approved for one employer but never activated, can I activate it and use to work for another employer?

Pls let me know ... Thanks a lot!

PS - I came to US on F2 visa, converted to H4 when my husband moved to H1b.

[txh1b]

Your new employer has to file for a H1b COS for you using the approval notice from X and wait till it is approved for you to work for Y.

[ViVu]

Thanks for your reply ..! I understand the new employer can directly convert me to H1 without any payslips requirement (I never worked for that matter).

My question is: does the old employer have any control over the H1b? Can he do something to it, like cancelling? I'm confused about the terms H1b cancellation and reactivation without a brand new H1b filing.

Pls let me know . Thanks a lot!