Urgent...Can I travel to US

[ashritha]

Hi,

I am really in a big dilemma..I transferred my prevoius H1 to a big client as a full time employee. I came to India for my marriage and went for stamping.They issued me 221(g) and after 4 months, I got my visa only today.I was working from home till today. My employer has terminated me and this is my last week and today is my last working day and they said they will cancel my H1 on Monday(11/15). I actually booked my ticket for Monday to come to US thinking that though my employer sends my H1 for cancellation on Monday, it will take some time to be revoked by USCIS. Meanwhile, I can apply for change of status to H4 as soon as I land in US(i.e.) Tuesday.

Please tell me if I can travel to US or not? I am really confused now...will the POE people deport me?Please reply...its very urgent...help me plz...

Thanks in advance !

[txh1b]

It is risky to travel this way as you essentially are on the last day of H1b. Why don't you apply for H4 visa and come rather than try this borderline illegal entry?

[Subramanya]

I am really in a big dilemma..I transferred my prevoius H1 to a big client as a full time employee. I came to India for my marriage and went for stamping.They issued me 221(g) and after 4 months, I got my visa only today.I was working from home till today. My employer has terminated me and this is my last week and today is my last working day and they said they will cancel my H1 on Monday(11/15). I actually booked my ticket for Monday to come to US thinking that though my employer sends my H1 for cancellation on Monday, it will take some time to be revoked by USCIS. Meanwhile, I can apply for change of status to H4 as soon as I land in US(i.e.) Tuesday.

Please tell me if I can travel to US or not? I am really confused now...will the POE people deport me?Please reply...its very urgent...help me plz...

---- If you can apply for a H4 petition you might as well apply for the H4 visa and then make your travel plans.

---- Although revokation of your H1 does take time, you can never take a chance and say sorry. Be safe and apply for H4 visa and come to the US

---- Once in the US you can apply for a COS from H4 to H1

Subramanya