Hi,
We(Me and my wife) are planning to visit india in Nov-2013 and have to go through H1b stamping for both of us. Our case are as below:
My case: I came to usa for an Indian software MNC on h1b and since last 2 and half years i was working for them and recently 6 months ago, i have changed my employer to an american software consulting company. It is small to mid size (with around 200 employees). And transfered and extended my h1b till next three years.
My wife's case: She came to US on H4 on dependant visa with me before 2 and half years. and after 8 months she got H1b sponsor and got her Visa status changed from H4 to H1 through an desi consulting company. After that her end client offered full time position and tranffered her H1b to an end client, which is american company with around 200+ employees. And currently working with them since last 1 and half year.
And both of our stamping was valid till June-2012 and it is expired now. Please note none of us have studied in US.
So our dillemmas are:
1. Should we go to stamping to India or any other country like bahamas, canada or other?
2. In my case, I will complete around 10 months by Nov-2013 with my new employer, Does the duration with the new employer matter while going for stamping? If yes, Any tips to cover this.
3. How complicated my wife's case is? she has COS from h4 to h1 and then h1 transfer? Is there any complexity and how can we handle it?
4. Which documents can make our case stronger?
5. I know that getting stamped is unpredicatable but how our cases look like based on your experience?
Thanks a lot for your continuous support.