For those of you who are reaching the six year limit, waiting for the Labor Certification, here is a good news.
source www.immgration-law.com
Updated 09/27/2002: House Passed Bill Expanding 7th Year H-1B Extension Eligible Aliens
The House of Representatives passed a bill as part of the U.S. Department of Justice Authorization bill expanding the eligibile H-1B aliens to those whose alien labor certification has been pending more than 365 days. Under the AC 21 Act, the only H-1B aliens who can apply for the 7th year H-1B extension are those who meet two conditions: (1) I-140 petition is filed and (2) 365 days have passed since the filing of alien labor certification. There are currently a large number of people who filed a "regular labor certification application" as early as 1998 which have yet to be certified. Most of these people are located in large states such as New York, California, Texas, Florida, etc. Some of these waiters are approaching the 6-year limit of H-1B but unable to apply for the 7th year extension because of the requirement for (1) above. The House bill which is reportedly expected to be passed by the U.S. Senate as well next week will save such labor certification waiters by allowing them to apply for the 7th year extension of H-1B so that they can complete the green card process. What a positive news! Please stay tuned to this web site for the development of this news.
source www.immgration-law.com
Updated 09/27/2002: House Passed Bill Expanding 7th Year H-1B Extension Eligible Aliens
The House of Representatives passed a bill as part of the U.S. Department of Justice Authorization bill expanding the eligibile H-1B aliens to those whose alien labor certification has been pending more than 365 days. Under the AC 21 Act, the only H-1B aliens who can apply for the 7th year H-1B extension are those who meet two conditions: (1) I-140 petition is filed and (2) 365 days have passed since the filing of alien labor certification. There are currently a large number of people who filed a "regular labor certification application" as early as 1998 which have yet to be certified. Most of these people are located in large states such as New York, California, Texas, Florida, etc. Some of these waiters are approaching the 6-year limit of H-1B but unable to apply for the 7th year extension because of the requirement for (1) above. The House bill which is reportedly expected to be passed by the U.S. Senate as well next week will save such labor certification waiters by allowing them to apply for the 7th year extension of H-1B so that they can complete the green card process. What a positive news! Please stay tuned to this web site for the development of this news.