What if H1b is not approved by October 1st ?

Hi,

I am with L1 visa and one employer had filed new H1 for me. It shows “initial Review” now for my application status.

In case, H1 application is not approved by 1st OCtober, can I still join new employer from 1st October ?

Or should I contiue with previous employer with L1 visa and wait till it is approved. Once it is approved, I should switch to new.

Please help me to understand and provide your suggestion.

Thanks,

abc

You cannot switch until you get the approval for your H1B. You may need to continue with your L1B.

Thanks

Vivek

Thanks Vekambaram for your answer.

e.g. my H1 is approved on 15th October. Can I still work with L1 visa with my previous company for 2 weeks(notice period) and then join new employer ?

Or is it like my L1 will be void on the date H1 is approved and hence I have to join new employer on the next day ?

Note that we wrote 1st October as joining date in offer later and application form.

Please suggest how can I have notice period in this case.

Regards,
abc

Thanks Vekambaram for your answer.

e.g. my H1 is approved on 15th October. Can I still work with L1 visa with my previous company for 2 weeks(notice period) and then join new employer ?

Or is it like my L1 will be void on the date H1 is approved and hence I have to join new employer on the next day ?

Note that we wrote 1st October as joining date in offer later and application form.

Please suggest how can I have notice period in this case.

Regards,
abc