@StatusPidit Which state do you belong to? My lawyer is saying that ninth and sixth circuit states allows change of status without having to travel for stamping. Even if mine doesn't fall under ninth and sixth circuit, change of status petition is filed along with h1b just to take the chance. As far as consular processing is involved, do i need to be worried if i am a full time employee and hold a senior position with good salary and my degree matches my job duties?