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Hello. I work in the IT field on a contract basis and was applying for my H1B visa extension. I recieved a RFE due to lack of evidence. So, I collected enough evidence and before being able to submit it to the USCIS, my contract ended. AM I STILL ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR MY RENEWAL? What are my other options? Kindly let me know. Thank you.
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The best option is probably to find another sponsoring employer who is able and willing to file for an H-1B extension on your behalf. You would likely have to leave the U. S. since your H-1B contract is expired and there is no grace period. There does not appear to be any point to submitting an RFE response (if not already done) since you are no longer working for the H-1B petitioner. You can explain your circumstances to the American consular officer and he or she will probably be sympathetic in the visa adjudication.Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.
Answered on Jan 02nd, 2015 at 1:02 PM