Hi,
My current H1B visa expires in Feb 2005. I spoke to the HR person (who handles immigration related matters in my company) regarding my case. I was told that the government has reduced the H1 B quota to 65,000, so it’s too late to apply for renewal of my visa this year. Hence I have to wait until next year (October 2005) and for that they will apply in advance in January 2005 before my visa expires. One thing I don’t understand is that it’s just a renewal of the visa (not a brand new application for H1 B), why the 65,000 quota affect my application? Is this true at all?
One final question is: If the quota doesn't affect my application, when can I apply for the renewal at the earliest and how long does it take to process? (I will need to travel outside the US in Jan/Feb 05), and their delaying my application my stop me from travelling.
I appreciate your reply, Thanks,
SV R
My current H1B visa expires in Feb 2005. I spoke to the HR person (who handles immigration related matters in my company) regarding my case. I was told that the government has reduced the H1 B quota to 65,000, so it’s too late to apply for renewal of my visa this year. Hence I have to wait until next year (October 2005) and for that they will apply in advance in January 2005 before my visa expires. One thing I don’t understand is that it’s just a renewal of the visa (not a brand new application for H1 B), why the 65,000 quota affect my application? Is this true at all?
One final question is: If the quota doesn't affect my application, when can I apply for the renewal at the earliest and how long does it take to process? (I will need to travel outside the US in Jan/Feb 05), and their delaying my application my stop me from travelling.
I appreciate your reply, Thanks,
SV R