Regarding H1b and LCA amendment process

USA H1B Visa
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Hi good people,

My current situation is like this, my H1b petition has been approved on July 2015 and I am going for stamping on Feb 01st 2016. Currently I got a client in New York but my LCA was not filed for New York location.

My question is do I have to amend my petition or amend just LCA as my stamping is yet to be done. Please some light on this and help is really appreciated

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Yes, new LCA and H-1B amendment is required. You shouldn’t appear for stamping w/ New York client documents if your LCA was approved for a different location.

USCIS has been enforcing the H-1B amendment requirements for few months now, and recently updated all consulates to enforce it as well.

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Thanks a bunch Saurabh. Can I attend H1b interview with my approved LCA and then apply for h1b amendment? If so after applying for h1b amendment can I work for my New York client as I have applied for the amendment

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If you are asked about client, will you respond w/ New York client details? If yes, then you need H-1 amendment as well prior to stamping.

Read this: U.S. Consular Officers Told To Enforce Simeio H-1B Amendment Requirements - Capitol Immigration Law Group PLLC