Filing for 7th year extension without pending labor.

[cartman976]

Hi,
I heard that its possible to file a 7th year H1-B extension even if there is no pending labor application. Is this true?

I also heard that it might technically be true, but it only applies to H1-B2 (i.e. people working closely with Dept. of Defense) but not for H1-B1 (normal H1-B visas).

Please advise.

Thanks,
cartman!

 

[alren]

I'm not aware of such. But what do you mean by "... there is no pending labor ..."

Is labor approved?
Is 140 applied?
Is 140 approved?

 

[ginnu]

cartman976


H1 is for 6 years, and later can only be extended for 7th year only if

LC pending more than 365 days (through ANY employer)
OR
I-140 filed and pending
OR
I-485 filed and pending



***O-1 Visa can be extended byond 6 years without any pending LC