I used to work for Company A who initiated my H1B VISA process but I unfortunately had to leave my job before the process could complete. I however did receive an I797B - Form for Notice of Action before I left Company A. Details:
Case Type: I129
WAC No.: WAC-10-219-xxxxx
Receipt Date: 16th August, 2010
Notice Date: 8th November, 2010
Notice Type: Approval for Class = H1B valid from 11th April, 2010 to 31st March, 2012
I now work at Company B and need to relocate to the US for a new role ASAP. Company B would like to initiate my H1B visa if possible. W.r.t. this, I have the following questions:
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Would they need to initiate a new Work Permit Request (I would think, “yes”. Because the previous petitioner was Company A and that has expired. Now the petitioner is Company B)?
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Would I go through the lottery system again (This is something I don’t know. I read up which made me feel I would be exempt of H1B cap for FY2015)? I need to understand this quickly because this would be the basis on whether my company would process an H1B visa or an L1 visa.
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What is the total time (in case I am CAP exempt and in the alternate case that I am not) in both cases, for premium processing in the H1B visa process?
Thank you in advance to any member who takes the time out to responsibly guide me in this.
Sincerely,
Vinayak