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Hey all, hoping to get some clarity on my situation since I'm honestly not 100% sure where I stand.

Timeline:

* Moved to India in October 2025
* Resigned from my US employer (the one who sponsored my H1B) around that time
* Planning to travel back to the US in September 2026
* I'm *not certain* whether my H1B is still valid, whether it was withdrawn/revoked by my old employer, whether I need a new employer to file a transfer, or whether I fall under some kind of grace period / portability rule

What I'm trying to figure out:

1. Does resigning automatically kill H1B status, or does it depend on whether the employer formally withdraws the petition with USCIS?
2. If my old employer never withdrew it, does that mean the petition is still "active" on paper - and does that matter for re-entry?
3. **Do I need to contact my previous employer at all - e.g., to confirm whether they withdrew the petition - or is there a way to check status independently (USCIS case status, FOIA request, attorney inquiry) without reaching out to them directly? I'd prefer not to contact them if I can avoid it.**
4. If I need a new employer to sponsor/transfer, does that need to be approved *before* I try to re-enter, or can I enter and start work once it's filed (cap-gap/portability rules)?
5. Given I've been outside the US since Oct 2025, is there a risk CBP flags this as abandonment of status even if the paperwork is technically fine?
6. Which US airports have the most experienced/consistent secondary inspection for H1B/status questions like this - is there a meaningful difference, or is it luck of the draw regardless of port of entry?
7. Anyone been in a similar spot (resigned, left the US, re-entering months later on H1B) - what documents did you carry, and did CBP ask for anything beyond the usual (I-797, pay stubs, offer letter)?

Would really appreciate insight from people who've navigated this, and yes - I know the standard answer is "talk to an immigration attorney," and I'm doing that too, but wanted the community's real-world experience as well.

Hey all, hoping to get some clarity on my situation since I'm honestly not 100% sure where I stand.

Timeline:

* Moved to India in October 2025
* Resigned from my US employer (the one who sponsored my H1B) around that time
* Planning to travel back to the US in September 2026
* I'm *not certain* whether my H1B is still valid, whether it was withdrawn/revoked by my old employer, whether I need a new employer to file a transfer, or whether I fall under some kind of grace period / portability rule

What I'm trying to figure out:

1. Does resigning automatically kill H1B status, or does it depend on whether the employer formally withdraws the petition with USCIS?
2. If my old employer never withdrew it, does that mean the petition is still "active" on paper - and does that matter for re-entry?
3. **Do I need to contact my previous employer at all - e.g., to confirm whether they withdrew the petition - or is there a way to check status independently (USCIS case status, FOIA request, attorney inquiry) without reaching out to them directly? I'd prefer not to contact them if I can avoid it.**
4. If I need a new employer to sponsor/transfer, does that need to be approved *before* I try to re-enter, or can I enter and start work once it's filed (cap-gap/portability rules)?
5. Given I've been outside the US since Oct 2025, is there a risk CBP flags this as abandonment of status even if the paperwork is technically fine?
6. Which US airports have the most experienced/consistent secondary inspection for H1B/status questions like this - is there a meaningful difference, or is it luck of the draw regardless of port of entry?
7. Anyone been in a similar spot (resigned, left the US, re-entering months later on H1B) - what documents did you carry, and did CBP ask for anything beyond the usual (I-797, pay stubs, offer letter)?

Would really appreciate insight from people who've navigated this, and yes - I know the standard answer is "talk to an immigration attorney," and I'm doing that too, but wanted the community's real-world experience as well.

Hey all, hoping to get some clarity on my situation since I'm honestly not 100% sure where I stand.

Timeline:

* Moved to India in October 2025
* Resigned from my US employer (the one who sponsored my H1B) around that time
* Planning to travel back to the US in September 2026
* I'm *not certain* whether my H1B is still valid, whether it was withdrawn/revoked by my old employer, whether I need a new employer to file a transfer, or whether I fall under some kind of grace period / portability rule

What I'm trying to figure out:

1. Does resigning automatically kill H1B status, or does it depend on whether the employer formally withdraws the petition with USCIS?
2. If my old employer never withdrew it, does that mean the petition is still "active" on paper - and does that matter for re-entry?
3. **Do I need to contact my previous employer at all - e.g., to confirm whether they withdrew the petition - or is there a way to check status independently (USCIS case status, FOIA request, attorney inquiry) without reaching out to them directly? I'd prefer not to contact them if I can avoid it.**
4. If I need a new employer to sponsor/transfer, does that need to be approved *before* I try to re-enter, or can I enter and start work once it's filed (cap-gap/portability rules)?
5. Given I've been outside the US since Oct 2025, is there a risk CBP flags this as abandonment of status even if the paperwork is technically fine?
6. Which US airports have the most experienced/consistent secondary inspection for H1B/status questions like this - is there a meaningful difference, or is it luck of the draw regardless of port of entry?
7. Anyone been in a similar spot (resigned, left the US, re-entering months later on H1B) - what documents did you carry, and did CBP ask for anything beyond the usual (I-797, pay stubs, offer letter)?

Would really appreciate insight from people who've navigated this, and yes - I know the standard answer is "talk to an immigration attorney," and I'm doing that too, but wanted the community's real-world experience as well.

Hey all, hoping to get some clarity on my situation since I'm honestly not 100% sure where I stand.

Timeline:

• Moved to India in October 2025
• Resigned from my US employer (the one who sponsored my H1B) around that time
• Planning to travel back to the US in September 2026
• I'm not certain whether my H1B is still valid, whether it was withdrawn/revoked by my old employer, whether I need a new employer to file a transfer, or whether I fall under some kind of grace period / portability rule

What I'm trying to figure out:

1. Does resigning automatically kill H1B status, or does it depend on whether the employer formally withdraws the petition with USCIS?
2. If my old employer never withdrew it, does that mean the petition is still "active" on paper - and does that matter for re-entry?
3. Do I need to contact my previous employer at all - e.g., to confirm whether they withdrew the petition - or is there a way to check status independently (USCIS case status, FOIA request, attorney inquiry) without reaching out to them directly? I'd prefer not to contact them if I can avoid it.
4. If I need a new employer to sponsor/transfer, does that need to be approved before I try to re-enter, or can I enter and start work once it's filed (cap-gap/portability rules)?
5. Given I've been outside the US since Oct 2025, is there a risk CBP flags this as abandonment of status even if the paperwork is technically fine?
6. Which US airports have the most experienced/consistent secondary inspection for H1B/status questions like this - is there a meaningful difference, or is it luck of the draw regardless of port of entry?
7. Anyone been in a similar spot (resigned, left the US, re-entering months later on H1B) - what documents did you carry, and did CBP ask for anything beyond the usual (I-797, pay stubs, offer letter)?

Would really appreciate insight from people who've navigated this, and yes - I know the standard answer is "talk to an immigration attorney," and I'm doing that too, but wanted the community's real-world experience as well.

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Hi all, I’m trying to get the earliest possible B1/B2 interview slot at **any** US consulate in India (Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata) - flexible on location, just need the soonest date.

Current status: \[DS-160 done & appointment fee paid\]

Has anyone here:
**•**Worked with a genuinely reliable agent (happy to pay reasonable fees, just want to avoid scams)

If you’ve done this recently, would love to know what worked, roughly how long it took, and which city ended up having the earliest opening. Trying to plan travel around this so any help appreciated 🙏

Hi all, I’m trying to get the earliest possible B1/B2 interview slot at **any** US consulate in India (Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata) - flexible on location, just need the soonest date.

Current status: \[DS-160 done & appointment fee paid\]

Has anyone here:
**•**Worked with a genuinely reliable agent (happy to pay reasonable fees, just want to avoid scams)

If you’ve done this recently, would love to know what worked, roughly how long it took, and which city ended up having the earliest opening. Trying to plan travel around this so any help appreciated 🙏

Hi all, I’m trying to get the earliest possible B1/B2 interview slot at any US consulate in India (Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata) - flexible on location, just need the soonest date.

Current status: [DS-160 done & appointment fee paid]

Has anyone here:
**•**Worked with a genuinely reliable agent (happy to pay reasonable fees, just want to avoid scams)

If you’ve done this recently, would love to know what worked, roughly how long it took, and which city ended up having the earliest opening. Trying to plan travel around this so any help appreciated 🙏