NIW = Perm waived ?

[mestep3]

Hi,

I am preety new to this concept of NIW. I would be glad if anyone can throw some light on some doubts I have.

I know that if you choose the NIW way for GC sponsor the PERM is waived.So does that mean that first step you take when a NIW facility is ready to sponsor your GC is file an I-140 ?

Wht is the shortest time it takes to approve an I-140 so I can use the I-140 approval to extend my H1 beyond 6 yrs and later go ahead with I-485 ?

- Is the approval of I -140 mandatory to qualify for H1B 7th year extension?

Thank you for your time

 

[GotPR?]

- Is the approval of I -140 mandatory to qualify for H1B 7th year extension?

I140 which is more than 365 days old always works for 7th year ext.
Approved I140 does not work in some circumstances.