H1B extension and transfer

[CaliforniaSun 0]

Hello,

I am actually in the application process to get a 3 year extension on my H1B visa. I will get an answer by the end of September and if it will be approved I will go to the embassy late December. I also plan to switch the employer and found already another company who is willing to sponsor me and apply for a transfer. Do I have to wait to start with the transfer application until i have visited the embassy and have my new visa in the passport? Is it maybe possible to start this process already right after I received the extension approval? The transfer process takes about 3-8 weeks and I would like to start with the new employer as quick as possible.

I hope someone can give me an answer.

Thx

[Harsh_77 718]

As far as I can see you will have to wait for extension to be granted before you can start the H1 transfer and no you do not need to visit embassy and get H1 stamped on the passport. You can transfer with just the AOS paper you have right now.

[Mary1979 1]

Hello,

I am also waiting for my extension to be approved (it is taking 3 months since paperwork accepted, so far...) and then I will switch to another employment under same company, but I also need an amendment like you. So, I think you have to wait for your visa extension to be approved to start the process and like the other person above, I also think you do not need to stamp it in your passport to do the transfer. Best,