Hi
I have my h1b/i94 expired on 31 Dec 2003. I was laid of on 20 dec 2003. But surprisingly i got the job and they applied for my h1b transfer on 29 th december. My application was recevied by USCIS on 31st dec 2003 and also i got my receipt within 6 days.
On my receipt it says notice date 1st jan 2004.
Now my question is.. Am i in illegal status though my VISA and I94 was expired on 31 st Dec ??
My lawyer is saying that i am in legal status till 180 days from my h1b transfer receipt. If He is right then what i have to do after 180 days?
If i will get my VISA approval then should i get my h1b visa stamp in USA or i have to go all over my country to get h1b stamp.
Any help will be appricated.
Thanks in advance.
simy
I have my h1b/i94 expired on 31 Dec 2003. I was laid of on 20 dec 2003. But surprisingly i got the job and they applied for my h1b transfer on 29 th december. My application was recevied by USCIS on 31st dec 2003 and also i got my receipt within 6 days.
On my receipt it says notice date 1st jan 2004.
Now my question is.. Am i in illegal status though my VISA and I94 was expired on 31 st Dec ??
My lawyer is saying that i am in legal status till 180 days from my h1b transfer receipt. If He is right then what i have to do after 180 days?
If i will get my VISA approval then should i get my h1b visa stamp in USA or i have to go all over my country to get h1b stamp.
Any help will be appricated.
Thanks in advance.
simy
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