I went through the same situation. I was on bench for 6 months in 2003. I was just waiting for new project. Once I got new project for 3 months I immidiately transferred my H1 to other company. So, just wait for new project and do what you like once you get new pay stub.

hussain_khan · Nov 5, 2009 12:51 PM

Thanks Hussain..i heard h1 tranfer will also fail if you stays in bench....So there is no rule for out of status if you are in bench for 5-6 months also right? What about h1 extension...does benching 4-5 months effect on h1 transfer...

jairamrai1234 · Nov 5, 2009 1:15 PM

Bench does not effect transfer and extension. That does not come in picture. As a matter of fact, to transfer your H1, all you need is latest 3-4 pay stubs.

Hussain_Khan · Nov 5, 2009 1:29 PM

Are you sure about "bench does not effect transfer and extension"...that's a great news then......So If I go to my native country 2-3 paystub is enough...hope there also benching doen't come into picture..  

jairamrai1234 · Nov 5, 2009 1:37 PM

jairamrai1234 jee. Here is my story in brief. I transfered my H1 after a short project which I got after 6 months on bench. I went to Canada for stamping. I got it done without problem. I landed Canada for my Canadian Green Card. Later my company here in USA applied for Green Card. Everything went fine. 6 months bench never came in picture. Now I am close to citizenship. Hence, stay where u are now until you get new project. Life yestai ho bro. You may be still single which substantially reduces your mental tension.

Hussain_Khan · Nov 5, 2009 2:41 PM