Discussion:
H4 to H1 questions..Ginnu, others can u help
  Hi,
I am on H4 and looking forward to file H1B. I do not come under the quota cap as i came under the cap some time back when i had H1.
I would appreciate if anyone can answer these question.
1. How long it will take to get Receipt and approval (from TSC) for premium processing now a days.
2. Can i work as soon as i get the receipt? OR do i have to wait till i get the approval?
For H1 transfer, i know that we can work as soon as we get the receipt, but i am not sure about the H4 to H1 COS.
Appreciate a quick reply..thanks
Answer:
Originally Posted by lsgv1 (Post 1744288) Hi,
I am on H4 and looking forward to file H1B. I do not come under the quota cap as i came under the cap some time back when i had H1.
I would appreciate if anyone can answer these question.
1. How long it will take to get Receipt and approval (from TSC) for premium processing now a days.
2. Can i work as soon as i get the receipt? OR do i have to wait till i get the approval?
For H1 transfer, i know that we can work as soon as we get the receipt, but i am not sure about the H4 to H1 COS.
Appreciate a quick reply..thanks your employer can file H4 to H1 COS and at this time it may take more than 20 days to get filing reciept and approval may take 3-5 months.
for work you need to have H1 approval with I-94
Answer:
Hi Ginnu,
Thanks for the reply. I talked to my lawyer and and he is saying with the premium processing, we can get approval notice within 2 weeks.
Are you saying without premium processing it will take 3-5 months for approval?
Doesn't make sense if someone has to wait for such long time after paying extra $$.
thanks.
Answer:
Originally Posted by lsgv1 (Post 1745000) Hi Ginnu,
Are you saying without premium processing it will take 3-5 months for approval?
------------- with normal processing it takes 3-5 months.

thanks. ------------
Answer:
Thanks! I want search for a job and then apply H1 through premium processing.