When is the best time to start preparing for H-1B?
I’m planning a change of status to work status. I’m not sure when I should start preparing so I don’t miss the deadline. I’m currently working as a programmer on OPT. I’ve already interviewed with a U.S. company, and I understand the visa filing period starts in April — I’m not sure what I should be preparing starting now. It seems even the company isn’t fully sure of the process yet.
You should start preparing documents at least by February. Consult with your attorney to get guidance on which documents to prepare, and go through them one at a time. Since H-1B also requires going through a wage-determination process with the Department of Labor, you need to start preparing ahead of time, beginning in February.