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Q about 3 yr. H1 extension beyond 6yrs..
- Thread starter rs_mangat
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Chicago Desi
Registered Users (C)
Three years H1 extension is based on an approved I140 and I485 retrogression and my lawyer told me that it has been implemented and I'll be filing it soon.
Anil_Verma
Registered Users (C)
You can apply for 3 year H1-B extension only if you are not able to apply for I485 becasue of retrogression.
If you have already aplied for I485 then you will be eligible only for 1 year extension.
If you have already aplied for I485 then you will be eligible only for 1 year extension.
Anil_Verma said:You can apply for 3 year H1-B extension only if you are not able to apply for I485 becasue of retrogression.
If you have already aplied for I485 then you will be eligible only for 1 year extension.
If U have applied for 485 .. Instead of H1b extension .. go EAD ...
H1b xtension -- expensive, lot of paper work, dies if 485 gets killed.
EAD -- fast.easy, can apply on-line, may require a trip to ASC, dies if 485 gets killed.
rkishore999
Registered Users (C)
I don't think, the extended H1 dies if 485 is denied. EAD dies if 485 gets denied.
Source: http://www.immigration-law.com/
FAQ.
My I-485 has been pending and I have been working on H-1B which has been granted beyond 6 year-limit under AC 21 Act. I know that I will be able to extend my H-1B "indefinitely" until visa number is available and my I-485 application is adjudicated. What happens with my H-1B status if my I-485 is denied? Will my H-1B status be automatically terminated at the time of I-485 denial, assuming the decision is not appealed? A: If 485 applicant maintains H-1B visa status during the H-1B six-year limit, denial of I-485 will not affect his/her H-1B status and he/she will be able complete the H-1B period and even extend the H-1B status within 6 year limit. However, when he/she works in H-1B status beyond 6 year under AC 21, the extension is contingent upon pending I-485 application. Thus once I-485 is denied, his/her H-1B status will also cease under the AC 21 law.
FAQ.
My I-485 has been pending and I have been working on H-1B which has been granted beyond 6 year-limit under AC 21 Act. I know that I will be able to extend my H-1B "indefinitely" until visa number is available and my I-485 application is adjudicated. What happens with my H-1B status if my I-485 is denied? Will my H-1B status be automatically terminated at the time of I-485 denial, assuming the decision is not appealed? A: If 485 applicant maintains H-1B visa status during the H-1B six-year limit, denial of I-485 will not affect his/her H-1B status and he/she will be able complete the H-1B period and even extend the H-1B status within 6 year limit. However, when he/she works in H-1B status beyond 6 year under AC 21, the extension is contingent upon pending I-485 application. Thus once I-485 is denied, his/her H-1B status will also cease under the AC 21 law.
bobby_rad_1
Registered Users (C)
Hi,
I have applied for seventh year H1 extension, my attorney applied for 3 years, but they have approved only for 1 year 5 months only.
Bobby.
I have applied for seventh year H1 extension, my attorney applied for 3 years, but they have approved only for 1 year 5 months only.
Bobby.