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Originally quoted by tihomg
Since my company is shutting down, there is no future job, so I am not sure if AC21 applies to me. I only hope I will be able to take shelter in AC21 rule. If my company sends cancellation request to INS, I am sure I will get RFE at minimum. At that point I might be asked about the fact that since my sponsoring company is no longer in existence where is the question of future job. Well as with most INS issues, it only makes sense to wait and watch. I am wondering if it will help if I get a attorney to help me. Is there anything at all that can be done at this point?
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the positive way to look at it....since your company is shutting down at the end of this month, have a chat with your hr and ask them not to revoke your i-140.
even if the company goes ahead with a request to revoke i-140, by the time ins works on it, it would be beyond 180 days and you should be fine. get a good lawyer who specializes in ac21.
file for your ead approval asap. so, in case it takes longer, you can get an interim ead at a local service center. find a job on your ead.
once you get your foot in the door using ead, ask your new employer to file a h1b transfer. so you are safe.
good luck to you