If I’m going to work for a new employer on H1B visa but just lost my visa, can I still apply for an H1b transfer?
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If I’m going to work for a new employer on H1B visa but just lost my visa, can I still apply for an H1b transfer?
I just got a new job and am about to start the process of getting an H1B transfer. Unfortunately, I lost my passport (along with I-94 card). I am soon going to apply for new passport and I -94. I have my copy of I-797 approval from my current employer. I have first 2, last page 2 photo copies of my lost passport. I have photocopies of previously stamped visa. but I don’t have recent copy of my I-94 card and passport page where I had all the previous entries in US. I can get I-94 recent entry number and details from the website. Do the page on the passport having all previous entries in USA and recent I-94 card required to get H1b transfer
Asked on August 15, 2013 under Immigration Law, Massachusetts
Answers:
SB, Member, California / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You can try to obtain a duplicate I-94 or just use the one from the approval notice. That should be fine. You can also include an explanation as to what happened with your passport and I-94 card. Typically, what you need for the transfer is a copy of the I-797 approval notice and proof that you entered the country lawfully.
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