H1-B Extension - BCIS asked me to produce original degree and transcripts

[sdevarap]

Hi,

I have switched to a new company recently and they have applied for premium processing of my H1.

But 2 days back I was informed that BCIS(formerly INS) asked to produce my original degree and transcripts from my university in India for processing my H1-B.

I was told by my attorney that BCIS may not return my original documents for which I was shocked.

I did not know what to do. As I did not have any option I have submitted my originals hoping that everything goes well and I will get them back.

I just want to know if anybody ever heard of this type of issue and if so, please let me know what may happen in my case.

Will I get my originals back? Is my H1-B going to be rejected?

Is it legal for BCIS to retain my original certificates and not return them to me?

I would sincerely thank anybody who can provide any information regarding this issue.

Thanks
Sreekanth.

 

[lcauser]

Since you have already submitted your original marks card you might have to wait. I think BCIS will return. In my case of I-140 they asked me for originals or college certified copies of the marks card.

I got a certified copies of my marks card from the University (India) and submitted the same.

 

[sdevarap]

I hope it will OK

thanks for the information.

I really hope they will approve my H1 and return my originals.

Please do let me know if you hear any such case..

Thanks
Sreekanth.