If a new company files for a H1B application in the next few months for me, will I be able to start working for them right away or will I need to wait many months for processing (since premium processing is not available anymore)?
I am a software engineer from India. I was on a H1B for roughly 1.5 years working for a startup. Due to various reasons, I quit my job ~2 months ago (my last paycheck dated Oct 15th). My i94 doesn’t expire until January 2020. My questions for you:
- Could I technically stay in the US till my i94 expires without a job? (As I’m not accruing unlawful presence)
- Could there be complications if I find a new job in the next few months and file for a H1B (say through consular processing) if I’ve been out of status for more than the allocated 2 months.
- Would you suggest I file a change of status to B2 right away to maintain status?
More broadly: I’m burnt out and need a little breather before jumping back into the job market. Realistically, I hope to find a new job by Feb/March and file for a new H1B.
If a new company files for a H1B application in the next few months for me, will I be able to start working for them right away or will I need to wait many months for processing (since premium processing is not available anymore)?