1stGenAmerican:
If the employee is outside of the US, the employer has to file form I-129 on behalf of the employee. Once it’s approved the employee has to use the approved I-129 and file for the H-1B.
The employee has to work for the original employer in order for the life of the H-1B visa. In order to change jobs, a different process is followed. Not complying is a major cause of H-1B visas being cancelled/revoked.

Abiolaseyi:


Thank you for your comment @1stGenAmerican, have you at any point been a recipient of H1B visa?
If yes, what was your interview process like?

1stGenAmerican:


No because I’m an American citizen. My knowledge of visas is because a quarter of my cases involve immigration law.
The visa interview is easy.

1stGenAmerican:


No because I’m an American citizen. My knowledge of visas is because a quarter of my cases involve immigration law.
The visa interview is easy.

Abiolaseyi:


Also want to ask about IOE********** starting receipt number for I-797C notice of action, for someone with such receipt number, do you think their case will be process faster as compare to having a particular service center receipt number?

Abiolaseyi:


That’s good to hear. Just kinda curious to also hear from Nigerians H1B visa recipients who have gone through their visa stamping in US embassies in Nigeria.

Abiolaseyi:
I have searched through Nairaland and I couldn’t find any helpful thread dedicated to US H-1B visa category. So I am creating this thread to help those that may have any questions relating to this non-immigrant work visa category.
Please for anyone that has gone through the process as a Nigerian, your input will be of great help to a lot of people in this visa category.
Kindly share your petition filling experience, the visa stamping process in US embassy in Nigeria and lot more that people could benefit from.

Brief about the H-1B Visa

The H-1B program allows companies and other employers in the United States to temporarily employ foreign workers in occupations that require the theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge and a bachelor's degree or higher in the specific specialty, or its equivalent

1stGenAmerican:
If the employee is outside of the US, the employer has to file form I-129 on behalf of the employee. Once it’s approved the employee has to use the approved I-129 and file for the H-1B.
The employee has to work for the original employer in order for the life of the H-1B visa. In order to change jobs, a different process is followed. Not complying is a major cause of H-1B visas being cancelled/revoked.

1stGenAmerican:
If the employee is outside of the US, the employer has to file form I-129 on behalf of the employee. Once it’s approved the employee has to use the approved I-129 and file for the H-1B.
The employee has to work for the original employer in order for the life of the H-1B visa. In order to change jobs, a different process is followed. Not complying is a major cause of H-1B visas being cancelled/revoked.

1stGenAmerican:
If the employee is outside of the US, the employer has to file form I-129 on behalf of the employee. Once it’s approved the employee has to use the approved I-129 and file for the H-1B.
The employee has to work for the original employer in order for the life of the H-1B visa. In order to change jobs, a different process is followed. Not complying is a major cause of H-1B visas being cancelled/revoked.

kpolli:


Are you sure that's not an L1 visa; with H1-B the new employer has to just take ownership of the visa with fees. L1 is tied to the original employer and can't be transferred.

Theveez:
Good day all, Still H-1B visa category
I just signed up with an agent here in Nigeria called Vesti for H1B
Has anyone used their services before?
Please i need all necessary information to work with and the right questions to ask them.

Theveez:
Good day all, Still H-1B visa category
I just signed up with an agent here in Nigeria called Vesti for H1B
Has anyone used their services before?
Please i need all necessary information to work with and the right questions to ask them.

ugreat:


Just signed up too, waiting to hear about them

Theveez:
Good day all, Still H-1B visa category
I just signed up with an agent here in Nigeria called Vesti for H1B
Has anyone used their services before?
Please i need all necessary information to work with and the right questions to ask them.

Ormoretayour:
I got a notice from them that I was selected in the H1BLottery, next step is to pay $7k which have been doing finding abt them if it's real or scam. Please anyone on this track too.

Theveez:
Good day all, Still H-1B visa category
I just signed up with an agent here in Nigeria called Vesti for H1B
Has anyone used their services before?
Please i need all necessary information to work with and the right questions to ask them.

Ormoretayour:
I got a notice from them that I was selected in the H1BLottery, next step is to pay $7k which have been doing finding abt them if it's real or scam. Please anyone on this track too.

ugreat:


Just signed up too, waiting to hear about them

micxwell:
I'm looking in this direction too but I know absolutely nothing about it.

ednut1:
did you get a job offer from an employer in USA Interviews/ offer letter etc If not you are getting scammed

Gerrard59:




You don't need an agent to file or process H1B for you. What you need is a job from a company which does the filing and processing, including payment. The employee does not pay anything.

Ormoretayour:

Vesti started the whole process from the lottery stage till getting the notice of selection.

welf99:
Ask Vesti for a copy of your Form I-797C, Notice of Action. If you have it already then it's legit.

Ormoretayour:

I have it with me.

Ormoretayour:

Vesti started the whole process from the lottery stage till getting the notice of selection.

Ormoretayour:

Vesti helped out with d job offer too, that what dey used for the lottery. They introduced me to the company that gave the offer.

welf99:
That doc confirmed your selection. Its not a scam. have you done your WES?