H1 B Amendment Denied - Next steps ?

kulkabhijeet · January 21, 2016, 2:27pm

My H1 visa is valid from 20th June 2014 till 22 June 2016. I changed my client in Jan 2015 and so employer filed a H1 amendment. I received a RFE for this on May 19th 2015 asking for evidences in Client-Employer relationship which we provided. But on Jan 19, 2016, my amendment is denied for the same reason. My employer says that I can stay here as my underlying H1 is valid.

a) What are the next steps that can be taken so I can continue working with client?

b) Can I file a new amendment for the same client again and start working for client after I receive the receipt number ?

c) Can I change my cllient (as I am getting some new offers), and ask my employer to file a new amendment for the new client

Saurabh · January 21, 2016, 5:21pm

You cannot work for new client as amendment is denied. With current documentation you can only work at old location
Yes, they can.
This is also possible

kulkabhijeet · January 21, 2016, 5:54pm

So the simplest solution would be to file a new amendment petition for the same client and once I receive the receipt number, I can immediately start working with them again. I do not need to wait for the approval of amendment.