If I’m currently working with company A on an H-1B and was offered a full-time internship with company B, can I do the internship by transferring my H-1B from A to B?
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If I’m currently working with company A on an H-1B and was offered a full-time internship with company B, can I do the internship by transferring my H-1B from A to B?
Asked on March 9, 2012 under Immigration Law, New York
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Hong Shen / Roberts Law Group
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Yes you can. Company B has to file a petition for you to get the visa transferred. Before getting the new visa you cannot start working for company B though.
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