Is now an extraordinary circumstance for H1-B extension ?

[toprasad]

Hi,

  My H1B expires in a week. I was wondering whether we could apply for an extension based on the current situtation. I have the co-operation of the employer and client, but was not sure whether it would be prudent to attempt for an extension.

 

[inon]

yes, if....

Yes, if your GC process is pending for the past one year, you are eligible for H1-B Extension.

Good luck.

 

[Manish Anavkar]

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What do you mean by GC process pending? I guess so far I\'ve heard LC pending more than 365 days doesnt count itself unless at least I-140 has been filed before your visa expires. Do you know a case where LC was pending for more than a year WITHOUT filing I-140, got 1 year extension?

 

[inon]

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Manish,
I don\'t remember a lot of nuts & bolts about such situation. However, I remember from one attorney\'s newsletter that the safe harbor is "I-140 being filed."

When I posted "GC Processing" I addressed it at a higher level (as the first line of this posting says, don\'t know a lot of nuts & bolts). If my posting did not help much, I guess more posts need to be awaited for.

Moreover, the original posting by "toprasad" explains little if he is/she is pursuing GC at all.