Can I enter in USa on H1b before October

USA H1B Visa
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Hi,

My H1b is approved and i want to Land in August on H1b but i know i wont be able to work before October. Can i do it. Just to mention here that i also have B1 Visit Visa and i have visited USA thrice. can I travel on B1 and then convert to H1 while remaining in US or I enter on H1b in August and start my job in October. please guide.

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You have 3 options:

  1. Enter US on H-1B on or after Sep 20th.

  2. Enter US on B-1 and then leave US later; and return on H-1B visa on or after Sep 20th

  3. Enter US on B-1 and apply for COS from B-1 to H-1. This could run into issues related to intent of using B-1. If COS is applied within 30 days of landing in US, chances of denial are high. If applied after 90 days then chances of denial are low.

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thanks saurabh. this is really helpful indeed.