H1-B Expiration/Extension Dilemma/Anxiety
As of 12/2001, Dallas DOL is processing cases from 2/2001. So, approx 10 months lag time. Looks like may case was transferred to Dallas DOL in 8/2001 from State Level. So, I expect my case to come in for adjudication around 6/2002. But my 6 yr term on H1-B expires in 3/2002.
My company law firm indicates that their interpretation of the AC21 is
1. LC Approval "AND"
2. I-140 must be filed
to apply for 7th yr. extension
But they say that they file in the last few days prior to expiration for the extension, since INS takes some time to loook into the case. This buys additional time for LC to be cleared.
If INS does not notice then you get the extension. But if they do ask for evidence of I-140, then the law firm says that I can not work.
Any good suggestions from you guys is very much welcome. Thanks for being a support group.