Case Status:
1. Working with Employer A since 2005 on H1 (direct employment)
2. Applied for I-140 on Oct 2010 and got approved with PD of Oct 2010. I-485 not applied since PD is not current.
3. H1-B 6 yrs. completed on Mar 31, 2012
4. I-94 expired on Mar 31, 2012
5. H1 extension applied on Nov 2, 2011
6. RFE on H1 extension received on Jun 20, 2012 related to pay mismatch in LCA
7. RFE responded with new LCA on Jul 8, 2012
8. H1 extension Denied on Sep 10, 2012 Reason of Denial: not known yet
Please answer the following questions.. asap
1. What options do I have at this point?
2. How long can I stay in the US?
3. Can I continue working with my current employer?
4. Reading through many forums and discussions I learnt that I can apply for new H1 or new H1 extension. Could someone please explain this further and how to go about this?
5. Also, I can try for motion-to-reopen but that would be based on reason-of-denial and also it’s pretty delaying with less success. Does going through this path give me option to stay in US and/or work?
6. Can I apply for new H1 or new H1 extension through another employer (given quota is over)?
7. Can I change my lawyer at this point of time and consult better attorney to represent my case.
8. Can any legal action be taken against the immigration lawyer for the mistakes he made causing the denial?
This is taking a big toll on me and would appreciate any expert advice.
Thank you in advance.
1. Working with Employer A since 2005 on H1 (direct employment)
2. Applied for I-140 on Oct 2010 and got approved with PD of Oct 2010. I-485 not applied since PD is not current.
3. H1-B 6 yrs. completed on Mar 31, 2012
4. I-94 expired on Mar 31, 2012
5. H1 extension applied on Nov 2, 2011
6. RFE on H1 extension received on Jun 20, 2012 related to pay mismatch in LCA
7. RFE responded with new LCA on Jul 8, 2012
8. H1 extension Denied on Sep 10, 2012 Reason of Denial: not known yet
Please answer the following questions.. asap
1. What options do I have at this point?
2. How long can I stay in the US?
3. Can I continue working with my current employer?
4. Reading through many forums and discussions I learnt that I can apply for new H1 or new H1 extension. Could someone please explain this further and how to go about this?
5. Also, I can try for motion-to-reopen but that would be based on reason-of-denial and also it’s pretty delaying with less success. Does going through this path give me option to stay in US and/or work?
6. Can I apply for new H1 or new H1 extension through another employer (given quota is over)?
7. Can I change my lawyer at this point of time and consult better attorney to represent my case.
8. Can any legal action be taken against the immigration lawyer for the mistakes he made causing the denial?
This is taking a big toll on me and would appreciate any expert advice.
Thank you in advance.