I am near to the start of 5th year of my H1B, just a little over 1 year to my 6th year H1B expiration.
My company just recently agree to sponsor my green card application.
The problem is since I am from India, I can't file I140 & 485 jointly after I get the LC via PERM.
The question is if I start the process now, will I be able to extend my H1b to 7th year?
I got various answer from various source:
Some say, if I apply for the PERM then I140, if the filing date of the PERM is a year before the H1B, I will be able to extend H1B to 7th year.
Some say, I have to get I140 appoved and pending for 485 filing to be eligible to file 7th year extension.
I really need a certain answer to whether I will be able to extend my H1b by the time of 6th expiration, before I decide whether go ahead for green card process. Time is ticking for me.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Bill
My company just recently agree to sponsor my green card application.
The problem is since I am from India, I can't file I140 & 485 jointly after I get the LC via PERM.
The question is if I start the process now, will I be able to extend my H1b to 7th year?
I got various answer from various source:
Some say, if I apply for the PERM then I140, if the filing date of the PERM is a year before the H1B, I will be able to extend H1B to 7th year.
Some say, I have to get I140 appoved and pending for 485 filing to be eligible to file 7th year extension.
I really need a certain answer to whether I will be able to extend my H1b by the time of 6th expiration, before I decide whether go ahead for green card process. Time is ticking for me.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Bill