B1/B2 Visa

[Maniff 0]

Hi

I have valid regular B1/B2 VISA with multiple entries which is going to expire on 03 November 2020. I have travelled to US for work back in 2011 once for couple months. Now I have valid H1B I20 petition effective October 2017 but stamping has not done yet. Can I travel to US on B1/B2 VISA for couple of months for tourism to Cleveland Ohio.

If you need more information please let me know.

[Boiler 43,434]

Vacation in Cleveland

 

For 2 months?

 

Have you thought this through?

[Maniff 0]

OK, cut to the chase, I want to go US on B1/B2 VISA (tourism) and then search job and get my H1B stamped. Is it feasible/correct way to do it or there is any other way.

[milimelo 4,196]

3 hours ago, Maniff said:

OK, cut to the chase, I want to go US on B1/B2 VISA (tourism) and then search job and get my H1B stamped. Is it feasible/correct way to do it or there is any other way.

Umm, pretty sure you need to work for the company that sponsored your H1B petition. You can't go find another company to work for.

[Boiler 43,434]

5 hours ago, milimelo said:

Umm, pretty sure you need to work for the company that sponsored your H1B petition. You can't go find another company to work for.

Seems to be how it normally works.

[Mollie09 1,543]

If you have an approved petition, you already have an employer willing to sponsor you.

[Maniff 0]

In my case, is it illegal or is there any complication if I will travel to US on B1 VISA -> search a job -> get my I20 transferred to new employer -> Get H1B stamped with new sponsor -> start working in US on H1B?

[CEE53147 559]

This sounds like a questionable employer who requires the employee to locate his own position.  OP, find an employer who plays by the rules and provides documents for a position for which you will actually be working.

[WeGuyGal 1,052]

12 hours ago, Maniff said:

OK, cut to the chase, I want to go US on B1/B2 VISA (tourism) and then search job and get my H1B stamped. Is it feasible/correct way to do it or there is any other way.

That's technically not what a B visa is for. Visit, then return to your country. Apply for anything once back in your country. What country are you in? 

[milimelo 4,196]

Sounds like India. They do a lot of H1Bs. 

[WeGuyGal 1,052]

10 minutes ago, milimelo said:

Sounds like India. They do a lot of H1Bs. 

I suspect so too

 

Seen similar posts on other forums about entering the US on B/L/H4 shortcuts to eventually COS to H1

[gregcrs2 1,777]

First of all, having lived and worked in Cleveland, I can tell you nobody in their right mind would go there for a few months of tourism!  What you are trying to do is NOT things are done.   You will end up screwing yourself over.  

[WeGuyGal 1,052]

Prolly a cousin/friend in Cleveland

B2 to be used only for US entry.. real purpose employment search, not Ohio tourism

[Coco8 1,039]

7 hours ago, WeGuyGal said:

B2 to be used only for US entry.. real purpose employment search, not Ohio tourism

 

If that is true, then you are lying when you enter the US if you say you want to enter the US for tourism or to visit cousin/friend. You true reason is looking for a job.