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Hi I got my passport renewed recently. In my first name, one alphabet was missing and i did not notice it. Also, since i was to get my H1B stamped, i was in hurry. However, after the stamping i noticed this when even the visa was stamped with the wrong spelling. When i contacted the passport...

What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? DC I got my H1-B visa recently. However, due to personal reasons, i do not wish to leave my country for another 2 months. Is there some time limit before which i need to enter US? If so what is it? Is it ok if i enter after 2 months?

What is the name of your state?DC The visa cap for FY 2005 has already reached. I work on H1-B for company A already. Now company B wants to sponsor me. Will the visa cap apply for me?

What is the name of your state? DC Dear Lana, I have a Valid H1 from company A. Company B wants to hire me. So as i know it, it have to file for a new H1. But H1 cap for FY2005 is already reached now. My question is, does the cap apply for existing H1-B holders too?

What is the name of your state?CA Lana, I have few questions for you: Is it legal for employer to demand a commitment for being with them in return of their filing for H1B for an employee? Is it legal for the employer for demanding a compensation in case an employee leaves him in 18 months...

What is the name of your state? DC Is it likely that a person, who was out of status on a H1-B visa for over 6 months (but valid I-94) be denied a visa for a new H1-B at the consulate 2 yrs after he returned back to his country?

Only for the people in US and in status? Lana, Is it required that in this case the person has to be in US and in Status? Does the same apply even to the ones who had an H1 previously in last 6 yrs but are not in US currently and have filed for a new H1?

Few more clarifications needed. Lana, thanks a lot for your advice. I think i can sleep well tonight after spending some sleepless nights thinking about this. I do have few more queries though. Will i need to produce my salary slips ever during the processing or at the port of entry to prove my...

What is the name of your state? Washington I was on an H1B but my employer laid me off. I had a valid permit for another 2 yrs and also a valid visa, but I was in the country without a job and hence without a proper status for about 7 months. This was couple of yrs back. Now i am out of the...