Will i be able to transfer h1b without i797 copy with only petition number?

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asked Jan 13, 2014 in H-1B by Harini

Will i be able to do the h1b transfer from employer x to y without i797 copy or original . Know only petition number

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answered Jan 13, 2014 by Maria

No. You are not even in H-1B status yet. It is only going to be effective on October 1. You cannot seek to "transfer" what you don't yet have, I.e. H-1b status. Can only seek to "jump ship" to anther H-1B employer after October 1, once you started working for the H-1B employer and can prove it with pay stubs. Otherwise your first H-1B could be scrutinized for possible fraud.

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