Applying for H1B Extension

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manjprog

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Hi,

I came to US on H1B in 2004. My H1B is expiring in August 2007.
How many months before I have to apply for the H1B extension?

Can I apply for the H1B extension 1 year before the expiry of the existing H1B?

Please help me.

Thanks,
-Manjus
 
manjprog said:
Hi,

I came to US on H1B in 2004. My H1B is expiring in August 2007.
How many months before I have to apply for the H1B extension?
--------one CAN apply H1 extension 6 months advance OR Extension must reach USCIS BEFORE I-94 gets expired
Can I apply for the H1B extension 1 year before the expiry of the existing H1B?

Please help me.

Thanks,
-Manjus
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what i know is ---

hmmm - not sure about the rules thou

i did apply when it was like six months before expiration and got the approval in 3 months from date of apply. i beleive it also depends the dates running at our filing INS center. You can check USCIS for more details and of course you attorney shd be able to help you out. --- good luck.
 
Ginnu- Please respond

Dear Ginnu

My Current H1B first 3 years is expiring in February 2007.

I am planning to File for H1B Extension soon.

I have following questions:-


1. If my H1B extension gets approved in December 2006, will the start date of extended H1B(New Approval Notice) be from February 2007 or December 2006?

2. If the start date is Ferbuary 2007, can i go to consulate and take stamp in advance for the new 3 year period, or i have to wait till February 2007?(At present i have valid stamp till February 2007)

3. While my H1B Extension is in process, can i leave the country anytime and return on the old H1B?

4. If i get married and let's say the new H1B is not through, will my wife get H1B Visa valid till February 2007 without any issues?

5. If i get married and let's say the new H1B is through and starting date is February 2007, can she go before February 2007 to get H4 stamping?


Waiting for your responses
Thanks
 
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