Gurus,
My case is a little complex and would appreciate any help and guidance from the folks here. Some specifics on my case
Current Status : 8th year H1B expires in Mar '06.
My 7th year H1B and 8th year H1B ( 1 year extensions ) were obtained on the basis of pending I-485. ( VSC -RD: March, 2002 ; Non concurrent filing; I-140 approved Jan 2002; Priority Date : March 2000). However my I-485 was denied recently ( abandonment due to lack of finger print). I can not apply for a new I-485 now due to retrogression in priority dates. What are the options before me to get an H1B extension
1) Can I get an H1B extension based on my previously approved I-140? ( No I-485 pending at this point) ?
2) Is there a provision to get 3 year H1B extensions on the basis of approved I-140 and retrogressed priority dates ? If so, can that provision still be applied to me? ( given that I have used another 2 years and also had a prior I-485 filing? )
3) Can the approved I-140 be used to obtain an H1B Transfer in the event that my current employer does not co-operate in going through the hassle of filing another 3 year H1B.?
4) My immigration matters are handled by my company's counsel, who has very little knowledge of anything out of the norm for H1B/ I-485 issues. Can anyone point to me the provisions of the law which will help me to obtain 3 year H1B extensions ?
Thanks in advance for all your help and time..
-solicit
My case is a little complex and would appreciate any help and guidance from the folks here. Some specifics on my case
Current Status : 8th year H1B expires in Mar '06.
My 7th year H1B and 8th year H1B ( 1 year extensions ) were obtained on the basis of pending I-485. ( VSC -RD: March, 2002 ; Non concurrent filing; I-140 approved Jan 2002; Priority Date : March 2000). However my I-485 was denied recently ( abandonment due to lack of finger print). I can not apply for a new I-485 now due to retrogression in priority dates. What are the options before me to get an H1B extension
1) Can I get an H1B extension based on my previously approved I-140? ( No I-485 pending at this point) ?
2) Is there a provision to get 3 year H1B extensions on the basis of approved I-140 and retrogressed priority dates ? If so, can that provision still be applied to me? ( given that I have used another 2 years and also had a prior I-485 filing? )
3) Can the approved I-140 be used to obtain an H1B Transfer in the event that my current employer does not co-operate in going through the hassle of filing another 3 year H1B.?
4) My immigration matters are handled by my company's counsel, who has very little knowledge of anything out of the norm for H1B/ I-485 issues. Can anyone point to me the provisions of the law which will help me to obtain 3 year H1B extensions ?
Thanks in advance for all your help and time..
-solicit