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How long did it take to hear back from USCIS about changing your E3 to a new employer? I've heard it can take months in the worst case, or weeks in the best cas
by anon182739 15y ago
How long did it take to hear back from USCIS about changing your E3 to a new employer? I've heard it can take months in the worst case, or weeks in the best case. I long thought that bouncing out of the country and getting a new visa would be easier and I've heard of people doing that when changing employers. I'm guessing you either had a flexible new employer who was prepared to wait for you, or that waiting to hear back from USCIS isn't even necessary - you're actually allowed to start work for your new employer as soon as the LCA is approved?
- lukeholder 15y agoIt took about 3-4 months. I did not leave the country and started with my new employer within the 10 days. My new employers' lawyer lodged the I-129 (application for change) during employment with the first employer and I started with the new before the approval came back under advisement of the lawyer. If it came back rejected I suppose I would have had to leave pretty quick.
- anon182739 15y agoThat's great to know. You probably just saved me and my wife a few grand and a lot of hassle bouncing in and out of the country! This is a great visa, but it seems (to me, at least) like they rushed thru defining some parts of it.