Am I eligible for 7th year extension (H-1 expires Jan2004)

[amma2002]

Hi friends,

I have applied for Labor from NJ during Nov 2001 and still waiting. My H-1 expires in Jan 2004. I am not clear about the 7th year extension as some people say that 365 days waiting time for labor is enough and some people say that one should have cleared labor and should have applied for I-140 ALSO to be eligible for 7th year extension. I immediately thought of this forum as it has many people with different experiences.

Can somebody enlighten me on 7th year extension with respect to my situation. Can stay in the country and in which case can I apply for 7th year extn now as all issues with BCS/INS are taking several months these days. I am planning to visit india during the end of this year and I will be left with just one month of my H-1(6years) by then. That is why I am kind of confused about my situation. If I am not eligible for 7th year(since my labor is not cleared so far), then I will have to search for another options....I don't know....

If I am eligible for 7th year extension then what are the documents required for that.

I really appreciate if someone could let me know this information.

Thanks in advance,
SK

 

[badobo]

U are eligible for 7 th yr extension if ur labor is peding for more than 365 days.

It takes several months for the H1 to get cleared - so if u want to file for 7 th yr - better to file as soon as u can.

 

[amma2002]

First of all, I would like to thank you for the quick response.

Can I apply now as it expires in Jan2004 as everything with INS these days is taking time and that way I will be able to visit India in December.

could you also tell me the documents required for 7th yr extension.




SK

 

[badobo]

U can apply for renewal, 6 months advance.

1.Send the I-129 form and H supplement
2. I-129 W.
3. Letter fom petitioner
4. LCA copy.
5. Ur I-94 s
6. All I-797
7. recent paystubs
8. Educational qualifications
9. Filing fee
10. Copy of visa stamps