r/IndianH1Bs

So last year on the 28th of march, i visited India for a vacation and on the 2nd of april i was informed that my F1 visa was revoked due to a traffic violation - "Exhibition of speed" in Arizona (Ticket from 2023). I had no option but to stay back in India. Then the supreme court decided to reinstate all the SEVIS status but since i still didnt have a visa, i couldnt travel back.

My company are really nice people and they offered to file H1-B for me because by the time i came i had already been picked in the lottery. But it took 11 months for my petition to get approved and finally i recieved my approval letter. My boss is really happy to have me back and I wanted to know if anyone had faced a similar situation or if someone has any advice for me.

Thank you.

Hey r/indian_h1b. I'm Ana Gabriela Urizar, immigration attorney at Manifest Law. Nearly a decade in employment-based immigration working with clients in tech, finance, and science.

If you have questions about your options, your timeline, or your next move, ask me. I'll answer as many as I can.

(All information shared here is for general educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. Your situation may require fact-specific guidance. For personalized legal advice, please consult an immigration attorney directly.)

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My employer immigration team has submitted RFE response on May 13'th 2026 and On May 18, 2026, I received this status update. Does anyone faced the similar issue i'm just worried about it. "" we stopped the processing of your premium-processing case, Receipt Number IOE0XXXXXX, and sent you

a notice explaining why we took this action. This notice describes what you need to do to resume processing of your case. Please

follow the instructions in the notice. You must respond to the notice within the time it specifies. Your premium-processing receipt

notice contains contact information for direct inquiries on your case. If you move, contact the premium-processing unit directly to update your address.

Please help me ..

Subject: Seeking Guidance on H1B Transfer and Related Matters

Following is my current situation. I would appreciate your guidance:

1. I am 50 years old and currently working as an SAP Consultant. I have been actively applying for jobs but have not had success so far. Could you please suggest any companies that are open to sponsoring H1B visa transfers? I am available to join immediately and willing to relocate.
2. My son is currently in 11th grade, and transitioning to India may be difficult for him. If my wife and I have to return to India, would it be possible for my son to remain in the U.S. by converting his H4 visa to an F1 visa?
3. I currently have a home mortgage. Should I consider putting my house on the market for sale? If not, what are my options?
4. I also have a car loan. When would be the appropriate time to sell the car? I just casually asked the Car dealer, and he is offering very less amount.
5. What other options can I explore to continue staying in the U.S.?
6. If I have to move to India, what location will be the best for getting a new job and have comparable life to US?

Is anyone here with a 2019 or later green card priority date in EB2/EB3, with children on H4 visas who are planning for college and careers in the US?

We are in our early 40s with two kids, ages 10 and 14, and have been living in the US for the past 9 years. I am currently on an H1B visa, and my wife is on H4 EAD. We seriously considered moving back to India but have now decided to continue building our life in the US.

We’d love to connect with other families in a similar situation and learn how you are planning both your own future and your children’s future in the US.

We are also trying to better understand the key factors families should plan for, including financial planning, college expenses, visa and immigration uncertainty, job security for parents, internships and career opportunities for kids on F1, and retirement planning in either the US or India.

Appreciate your inputs.

I have my flight from Del to Seattle (via Dubai) on 19th May, should I travel or cancel?
Checked the other flights, they are getting very expensive.

Hi! I'm Jurgen Negron, an immigration attorney at Manifest Law. I work on employment-based immigration, investor visas, and long-term immigration strategy questions, including H-1B pathways, EB categories, and adjustment of status issues.

I'll be live in this thread tomorrow from 12 PM to 4 PM EST answering your questions.

A lot of Indian H-1B holders right now are navigating layoffs, stamping uncertainty, transfer timing, and green card backlog strategy. Happy to answer questions as clearly and practically as I can.

Ask me anything about:
• H-1B transfers, layoffs, and the 60-day grace period
• Consular stamping, travel risks, and slot availability strategy
• B-2 bridge applications, RFEs, and maintaining status
• EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, and employment-based green card options
• EB-2 vs EB-3 strategy and priority date portability
• Adjustment of Status vs consular processing
• RFEs, evidence strategy, and case preparation
• Long-term pathways beyond H-1B

Drop your questions below, even if you're still figuring out your long-term plan.

(Please note: Any information shared here is for general educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. Your situation may require fact-specific guidance. For personalized legal advice, please consult an immigration attorney directly.)

Hello All,

I was working in the U.S. on an H1B visa, but due to a layoff, I had to return to India last year.

In December, I received a new job offer, and the employer filed my H1B transfer petition in January under premium processing. However, I still have not received any updates on the case.

I would appreciate any advice on the possible next steps or whether anyone has experienced similar delays recently.

Seeking help.
Hello all, deviating from the universities/h1b discussion, but I am in need of a Day1 CPT employer. I was hoping to know which all employers are open to Day1 CPT candidates?
This year was my last attempt for H1B and my EAD expires in Feb 2027, my current employer has confirmed that they will not accept Day1 CPT employment. So here I am scouting for employers who do accept. I am hopeful that if I switch now I will have enough time to prove to them that I am worth an employment extension via Day1 CPT. Can I get a list. TIA.

Edit 1: I have MSBA degree and working in digital marketing

Previously on H1B since 2023, laid off in Aug 2025, left U.S. in September within 60 days grace period. Still have valid H1B visa stamp (till Nov 2026). New employer filed an H1B transfer (change of employer) with Premium Processing on in January 2026. USCIS receipt date:
Feb 17. Also, I have an F1 visa stamp on my passport valid till December 2026. Should I join Day 1 CPT for higher level education like PHD or DBA? Or Should I wait for H1B transfer process?

NEED HELP Traveling TO US.

Hi I am currently working in India. Last year in 2025 I got an opportunity to move to US. My employer filed H1B its picked and petition was filed in June 2025 and I got the approval recently in April 2026.

I do not have immediate plans to shift to US as getting slots is not easy right now and because of job uncertainty.

How feasible it is to visit US on tourist visa in coming two months ? I visited US on B1/B2 - couple of 2 week short trips while my approval was pending.

Now that I got the approval is it safe to travel? I want to be very sure that I am not flagged and this will not affect my future H1B stamping. Thanks a lot in advance.

We initially had our biometrics scheduled for December 17 and December 28, 2025 (both in Chennai), but they were postponed to July 7, 2026 (also Chennai).
We finally completed biometrics on March 17 and then went through the emotional turmoil of trying to secure an earlier interview slot. We tried everything! Constantly checking for slots, joining multiple Telegram and WhatsApp groups, applied for ER twice with all info(denied twice) even considering TCN (third-country national) options, but nothing worked for a while(also I wouldn’t suggest going through TCN even if it seems promising)
Toward the end of March, we started seeing messages in these groups about slots opening up for applicants who had already completed biometrics. That’s when we finally managed to grab an earlier interview date: April 14, 2026 (Hyderabad).

Interview Experience:
Only 3 questions were asked for H1B:
What is your role?
Which company do you work for?
How much do you earn?
No questions were asked for H4. They didn’t ask about social media or request making accounts public.

Timeline after Interview:
April 15 (3 PM): Approved
April 16: H4 visa issued
May 1: H1B visa issued
We returned to SFO on May 4, and it was the smoothest immigration experience ever, no questions about the extended stay or anything else.

Helpful Tip:
If you’re applying for H1B and H4 together, you’ll receive only one case number after the interview. To check your H4 visa status, you need to enter the H4 DS-160 number along with that case number.
Also, we didn’t receive any SMS for passport pickup. If that happens, just check your status on the visa scheduling website—it will show:
Created → Issued → Ready for Pickup

I know how stressful this process can get, but slots are opening up slowly. Hang in there—you’ll get through it. If anyone has questions, I’m happy to help!