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3 hours ago, SusieQQQ said:

So all your work has been during your legal OPT status? Something is not adding up for me in your story. What have you been doing for the last year since initial H1 approval? Again, what is your current status? If you have any illegal working days you are out of status and  can’t change status into anything else. 

haha thanks for your answers. but no worries. I'm not 21 savage;)

15 minutes ago, carmel34 said:

OP, if you are currently in the US with no legal status you need to leave the country ASAP or you risk future problems because of overstaying your visa.  What is your current status?  Expired H1B visa?  Don't wait around until deportation order has been issued, don't make things worse for yourself.

Thx.. yah, it's in my plan already. I get some complexity here by getting a new offer from a big public firm recently. I know it's happy and feeling pity. After dealing with this, I am satisfied with my US journey and ready to start my next chapter in my home country.

22 minutes ago, SusieQQQ said:

I understand this (engineering degree but working in computers) is a common reason to reject TN visas, but I think they are more strict on the definitions there. However... if you google..it is definitely becoming more common for H denials too example http://forum.murthy.com/topic/113510-any-successful-h1-extension-with-electronics-or-mechanical-engineering-background/ (not sure I am allowed to post this link, mods sorry in advance if you need to delete) 

 

What is your current status btw? 

 

Also, I’m trying to reconcile your 3+ years of work with one year OPT and one year since initial H approval...? What did I miss?

STEM OPT is 3 years. Plus, I also worked in my university as my professor's research assistant, which does not need OPT.

32 minutes ago, SusieQQQ said:

Ah, ok.  Yes there is tighter scrutiny, surprised your attorneys dont seem to be aware as there has been a lot of press about this. Many fearmongering articles but also some objective ones 

https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-administration-tightens-scrutiny-of-skilled-worker-visa-applicants-1511114338

if you’ve been OPT this is probably relevant to you: “H-1B applications for positions at the lowest pay level are getting particular scrutiny, with the government questioning whether the foreigner holds required specialized skills, according to several immigration attorneys.”.

 

What field are you in?

I studied engineering and have been doing computer related work for 3+ years. 

I bet my attorney has done a good job to communicate with the USCIS. More likely I'm here just to stay tuned with people sharing the same pain. 

Hi @SusieQQQ, no.. my company only sponsored me one H1. My case belongs to the category B of the list you provided.

And I'm the only one my company sponsored in 2017.

ps: I'm in US, but considering departure..

Thanks all for your answer.

Yes, the USCIS does have some issues with my background. They say my education background is not a perfect match with my current job content.

Now I'm at the crossroads again. I wish to learn from the community of this platform what the action, maybe the last option, I can take rn after my company sending the appeal. If there are some peers sharing the similar situation, that would be good to discuss. 

Hi @SusieQQQ and @WeGuyGal,

Thanks for your answers. Apologies.. let me finish the second half of the story..

I got the intention to revoke notice in April 2018 and my company's lawyer sent the response and additional materials back within 30 days. In late Jan 2019, I got the revoke feedback from the USCIS and the lawyer and my employer sent the appeal again.

My case is a VISA revocation since I got the official approval in Jan 2018, which makes it more unfortunate... I'm wondering if you have ever heard about a similar case and if there is any other action I can take now.

Hi all,

There is a tricky situation where I need some advice/suggestion. My employer helped me apply for an H1B visa in 2017. Luckily I got the lottery picked. The USCIS asked for evidence once (RFE) in 2017 and the H1B gets officially approved in Jan 2018. I was working for the company with my OPT. It is a great work experience with my company. However, very soon after the H1B approval in April 2018, my company and I received a notice of intention to revoke from the USCIS. 

My company is in a good business, and they have never thought of firing me. Has anyone had similar situation of H-visa revocation? I've asked bunch of lawyers. None of them have heard of it.

Thanks.