Hi,
I have applied for my H1B transfer on 18th Dec 2003 and i got my receipt on 1st jan 2004 with notice date 31st Dec 2003.
And my previous h1b and i-94 expired on 31st dec 2003.
Now becuase of very slow processing in CA service center i don't think so that i will get my approval before aug or sept.
So now my question is how long can I stay here in USA and wait for my h1b approval? I heard that you cannot stay more than 180 days for h1b approval if your i-94 is expired.
I will be in out of status if i will wait here for more than 180 days.
Also what if i will wait here for more than 180 days and i didn't get new i-94 attached with my h1b approval. Is it difficult to get h1b stamp from my country?
Pls advise.
Thanks,
Simy
I have applied for my H1B transfer on 18th Dec 2003 and i got my receipt on 1st jan 2004 with notice date 31st Dec 2003.
And my previous h1b and i-94 expired on 31st dec 2003.
Now becuase of very slow processing in CA service center i don't think so that i will get my approval before aug or sept.
So now my question is how long can I stay here in USA and wait for my h1b approval? I heard that you cannot stay more than 180 days for h1b approval if your i-94 is expired.
I will be in out of status if i will wait here for more than 180 days.
Also what if i will wait here for more than 180 days and i didn't get new i-94 attached with my h1b approval. Is it difficult to get h1b stamp from my country?
Pls advise.
Thanks,
Simy
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