H1B extension from India - recapture - I140 applied

budge75

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Hi,

I am in India right now and my H1B expires in Aug 2007. I can not return to USA before the expiration due to personal reasons. I am also left with about 370 days to reach H1B 6 years period, which can be used to recapture. Also, I will complete 1 year of stay outside of USA in Jul 2007. Mean time, my employer has filed I140in Dec 2006 at Nebraska center.

Since I can't apply for an extension from India, what are all the options I have? Would I apply for new H1B which is not subject to the cap? When can I apply and how long would this take for processing?

Appreciate comments and suggestions. Thanks.
 
Since I can't apply for an extension from India, what are all the options I have? Would I apply for new H1B which is not subject to the cap? When can I apply and how long would this take for processing?
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Extension is no different from new H1. You should be able to get H1 without being under quota.
 
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