H1B Visa Approved, Can I Work for Different Employer?
By HSB
Reader had submitted a comment using the contact form about H1B Visa Approval, date of travel to U.S. and about employer. I saw many comments in H1B Visa related articles about similar situation.
I have H1B Visa but my employer said that they will call me to USA for a job in Jan 2009, so i just want to ask that, if i want go before Jan 2009 then what would i have to do ? and can i work somewhere else until they call me for a job?
Can I go before Jan 2009?
You will have to get H1B Visa stamping first and for that you will need to get all the required documents for H1B stamping from your employer. This answer is just with respect to traveling to U.S. with H1B Visa stamping. Whats the hurry to come to U.S.?
Can I work for different employer?
Answer is Big No. You can work only for your employer who filed your H1B Visa. If you want to work for a different employer, then you new employer have to transfer your H1B Visa.
Right now its December and Christmas time is coming up and also year end. Companies don’t hire during Nov to Jan. So, I would say you follow what your employer says. There is nothing more you can do. Employer will know if they have any projects/clients. Wait for green singnal from them.
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