My LC was filed & approved with a PD of July 06 (EB3 - Bachelors in EE with over 6 yrs work exp). Now my employer is going ahead with I-140 filing. I did some reading on I-140 filing options on this forum and need a couple of points clarified if someone can please help me in this regard.
I am on my 7th yr H1 which will be expiring in May'07. This extension was granted based on a pending LC filed by my previous employer. I swithced employers (due to certain situation) right after getting this 7th yr extension. Now since my approved LC would be less 1 yr old in May'07, I wont be able to get 1 yr H-1 extension. There's this option of 3 yr H-1 ext based on retrogression (nonavailability of visa numbers). Could I benefit from this option and go directly for 3 yr extension?? (I am from Pakistan). If so, would premium processing of I-140 be a good option? I am not clear about this "retrogression" concept - if this was so easy to get, then everyone would be going for 3 yr extension beyond 6 yrs rather than opting for 1 yr extensions.
Second, the Questionnaire that the company lawyer sent to me for I-140 filing asks if I want to do CP. Would CP be a good option for me under my current situation or should I just stay in the US & go for the longer route?
So if the experienced ones can please give some expert opinions on the above confusing points. I would really appreciate your help. Thanks
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