Hi all,
My H1B 6 years are expiring in DEC02. My LC took more than 1 year to clear and already filed I140. According to the new law I could file I485 now, however I also have a J1 waiver still in process (I came in J1 in 1992, and left the country for 3 years, but not to my home country). My question is, can I apply for the 7 year extension and wait until the waiver is received, keeping my H1B status. And once the H1b extension is received and the J1 waiver cleared, apply for the I485. Your opinion/advise are very much appreciated,.
Jarv
My H1B 6 years are expiring in DEC02. My LC took more than 1 year to clear and already filed I140. According to the new law I could file I485 now, however I also have a J1 waiver still in process (I came in J1 in 1992, and left the country for 3 years, but not to my home country). My question is, can I apply for the 7 year extension and wait until the waiver is received, keeping my H1B status. And once the H1b extension is received and the J1 waiver cleared, apply for the I485. Your opinion/advise are very much appreciated,.
Jarv