A Reddit user shared his experience navigating the complex process of changing status from B2 to H-1B. He recently received a Request for Evidence (RFE) under premium processing for his H-1B petition, which requires his approved B2 change of status notice.
Legal Opinions Vary on Responding to RFE
Some immigration lawyers advised him that it is a simple RFE and can be answered without waiting for the B2 COS approval, which may take 3–4 months. “As I have filled everything legally and there is no mistake. Just let the USCIS know there is no further action provided on my B2 COS yet,” he explained.
However, other lawyers cautioned that while H-1B approval is likely, there is a possibility the approval may come via consular processing instead of change of status, which he wants to avoid. “Hence wait and don’t take risk,” he shared.
Seeking Expedition for B2 COS
The applicant also expressed concern about expediting the B2 COS process. “I tried checking on myUSCIS account to send the message to USCIS requesting for process expedition but I cant find ways to send the message to them,” he said.
He further clarified his timeline: “I filled for B2 COS on Aug 12, 25 and H-1B petition on 09/04/25. My previous H-1B grace period ended on Aug 24, 25.”
This discussion has sparked interest among other Reddit users, many of whom have faced similar challenges while transitioning between visa statuses, highlighting the uncertainty applicants face with overlapping immigration petitions.
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