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Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2001 14:27:46 -0700
> - If a US company starts the filing process for an H1 visa for me, how long
> does this process usually take?
Around 4 months in California, which is about the worst place in that
respect. YMMV though, it can actually take from under two months to over
six months.
> - Can I already start working when the filing process is launched or do I have
> to wait until the process is completed?
Not if you don't already have an H-1B with another company (the law
changed recently to allow for that option which makes it easier to
change jobs).
> - Admitting the filing process is launched, am I allowed to enter the US in
> the MEANTIME as a tourist, not to work, but just to visit some friends in the
> US? I would then of course leave the US as a tourist again before re-entering
> on a H1 visa.
Nope. But you can come to the US first, and then file for the H-1B while
you're in the US. Then you don't even need to get out of the country
until the H-1B is approved. You have to make sure that you're filing as
being already in the US though. I would consult with your immigration
attorney to confirm all this of course.
-Erik
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Received on Sat Jul 14 2001 - 23:52:23 PDT
