QUESTION
H1 B transfer with exgtension in progress
Asked on Jan 12th, 2016 on Immigration - Connecticut
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My current H1b is expiring by Mar 2016. Current employer already filed my extension in October -2015. How long will it take for the approval for extension under normal processing? Can i do a parallel H1 transfer before Mar 2016? Also what will happen after Mar 2016 when my I94 expires? Would i be still able to transfer with I94 expired and extn in progress?
1 ANSWER
It is currently taking USCIS approximately seven months to process an H-1B extension of stay. You may remain in the country and continue employment for up to 240 days while the extension is pending. A transfer can be filed while the extension is pending, but it is best to wait until after the extension has been approved. You can read more about H-1B at http://myattorneyusa.com/work-visas.
Answered on Jan 12th, 2016 at 3:56 PM