I have a question about timeline after your waiver and H1b are approved. Can you start working immediately or do you have to wait for the actual forms to be mailed including the I 94 for your I9 pre employment appointment?
My H1b application is still pending but just checking timeline.
I have received HHS and DOS approvals and my case is pending USCIS approval since June 19th.
I was asking if my lawyer can file my H1b while USCIS is pending, he stated that he is waiting for The LCA (Labor Condition Application) certification first before he is able to file my H1b.
Is that the case for everyone? And how long did this step take?
Just a J1 waiver application not green card.
Thank you
Submitted application and showed as received on DOs same day: April 29th, 2026
HHS approval: notified by lawyer today June 18 and letter showed as reviewed on DOS website date June 15th
Now waiting DOS