Working in a company "A" under H1-B. Get another Job at company "B". About 10 days ago (7/27/15) company "B" filed H1-B petition and waiting for the receipt number.

I gave 15 days leave notice after a week (8/3/15) of filing of H1-B petition (assuming that the receipt will come in 10-15 days). Its about 10 days nothing from the Company "B"'s lawyer. I told Company "B" that I can join by 8/24/15. They are ok with this schedule. I should have waited to give 15 days notice until I receive the receipt number :(.

Today, Company "A" blocked my paycheck of 7/20/15 through 7/31/15. May be they are trying to squeeze out the money they paid for my H1-B. I know it is illegal to do so, but considering the consequences I come up with few questions. If you guys have some idea.

1. Since petition already been filed from company "B" what will be my options? Can I complain to Department of Labor/USCIS about this case? I don't want to jeopardize my status.

2. What will happen if my payroll is not showing for almost a month? Last paycheck I got was on 7/24/15. That means, if they block my next check before I leave, it will be without payroll for a month. Will I be out of status by that time even though another company already filed application?


Kalomukh