Former H-1B Holder Stuck in 221(g) for Over a Year — Petition Revoked — New Employer Ready to Sponsor. What Are My Chances?
Hi everyone,
I’m looking for guidance on my H-1B situation and next steps.
I previously worked in the U.S. on an H-1B (picked in the lottery via change of status from F-1). I have a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and about 5 years of professional experience in the U.S. I worked directly for a Fortune 100 company (not a consultancy).
I traveled to back home to get married and went for H-1B visa stamping, where my case was placed in 221(g) administrative processing. Unfortunately, it remained in that status for over a year. During that time, I continued working remotely, but eventually my employer had to let me go since I couldn’t return. After that, my H-1B petition was revoked.
Now I’m trying to understand my options moving forward,
My questions:
\* What are my best options at this point to return to the U.S. on H-1B or otherwise?
\* How much will my previous 221(g) affect future visa stamping chances?
\* i have a new job offer, will my employer have to oay 100k?
\* Has anyone been in a similar situation and successfully gotten their H-1B stamped afterward?
I’d really appreciate any insights or experiences. Thanks in advance!