Does a Change in H-1B Employer Require a New Visa Stamp?

Q: I changed employers and the new employer filed an amendment to my H-1B - do I need to have my visa stamp amended?

A: Not as long as the current H-1B stamp remains valid. You may simply use the old stamp along with your current-employer approval notice to enter the U.S. (we recommend bringing a recent pay statement from your employer as well). The H-1B stamp will need to be replaced only if traveling abroad after the old stamp has expired.

However, upon admission using the old stamp, a foreign national will likely only be granted admission on their I-94 valid until the expiration date of the old visa stamp - not the later expiration date of the current Approval Notice.

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The above is presented for informational purposes only, and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship with our firm. The information provided should not be used as guidance in pursuing an immigration matter absent consultation with a qualified immigration attorney.