Could another lawyer file H1-B extension?

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imigre

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Dear all,

I have some questions regarding my I-140/I-485 and H1-B extension. I would appreciate your advice and suggestions.


My situation:

I got my LC last month. For my I-140/I-485, I gave all the necessary info, documents and fees to my lawyer 3 weeks ago. He was supposed to file by the end of this month, but he just told me that he would not be able to. In addition, my H1-B will expire in 3 months, so I will also need to have my H1-B extension filed soon. I am concerned that my lawyer may not be able to file it in timely manners.


My questions:

(1) Would it be wise to consider asking another lawyer to file my H1-B extension?

(2) If I ask another lawyer to file my H1-B extension, would that make my I-140/I-485 applications (which I have already paid my current lawyer to file) more complicated?

(3) What are possible nagative consequences of not filing I-140/I-485 applications in timely manners? I wonder how likely it is that the cut-off date retrogresses before my PD (which is current now) during the next 1-2 months.


Thank you!
 
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imigre said:
Dear all,

I have some questions regarding my I-140/I-485 and H1-B extension. I would appreciate your advice and suggestions.


My situation:

I got my LC last month. For my I-140/I-485, I gave all the necessary info, documents and fees to my lawyer 3 weeks ago. He was supposed to file by the end of this month, but he just told me that he would not be able to. In addition, my H1-B will expire in 3 months, so I will also need to have my H1-B extension filed soon. I am concerned that my lawyer may not be able to file it in timely manners.


My questions:

(1) Would it be wise to consider asking another lawyer to file my H1-B extension?

There is no problem in using another Lawyer for H1B, SOME EMPLOYER USE lawyer for GC purpose and H1B is handled internally by immigration department same is true if u want to use different lawyer

(2) If I ask another lawyer to file my H1-B extension, would that make my I-140/I-485 applications (which I have already paid my current lawyer to file) more complicated?

No effect on your 140/I-485 applications

(3) What are possible nagative consequences of not filing I-140/I-485 applications in timely manners? I wonder how likely it is that the cut-off date retrogresses before my PD (which is current now) during the next 1-2 months.

U NEVER KNOW THIS.

Thank you!
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Dear kgp,

Thank you for your info and suggestion! I am glad to hear that there is no technical problem using different lawyers for GC and H1-B. It seems that I just need to start doing the groundwork just in case my current lawyer is too busy to file my H1-B (such as finding another lawyer, talking to my employer, etc.). Thank you again for your help.

imigre
 
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