H1b extension (12 years) with approved 140 filed in regular process - How long itWill take to get the approval?

[sweta78]

Hi,

My H1b is expiring on Oct 31st, 2015. I am on the 12th year of h1b with an approved I-140. The h1b extension was filed on June 15th of this year. Usually I get the approval with in a month or 2 even if it is regular processing. But I am getting worried as it's more than a month now. Is anyone on the same boat?

How long it will is taking right now to get the extension approved? I never had any issue (no rfe), same employer, same client etc. should I be worried that it will not be approved? Should I look for another company in case this takes longer time?

Can someone please suggest?

Thanks much.

[shmikkil]

Don't need to worry as USCIS stopped processing extensions for a few months due to various reasons and everyone is getting delayed. Their site states that regular processing takes about 2 months and I guess you should get your approval in another month or so. You should be good and don't need to worry about changing jobs etc since you stated everything is legitimate. Thanks!

My H1b is expiring on Oct 31st, 2015. I am on the 12th year of h1b with an approved I-140. The h1b extension was filed on June 15th of this year. Usually I get the approval with in a month or 2 even if it is regular processing. But I am getting worried as it's more than a month now. Is anyone on the same boat?
Can someone please suggest?

[aban]

Hi,

 

Am also in same boat. however my petition  was filed  on March-15th and I-95 was expired on April-2015. Got receipt for H1-b extension,however no change in status. its been 4 months. is it advisable to convert to PP? any one out there with same situation.?

 

Thanks 

[sweta78]

Any other folks in the same boat? One of my friend got an RFE on h1B after 2.5 months waiting. Although he gets RFE every single time he applies for extension. Is it like a pattern by any chance?

 

Please share your experience.

[Enkpro]

Reciept dat is May 12th. Still not yet approved. Vermont Service center

[sang521]

Applied for extension  on May 5th still waiting for the approval. Its been more than 3 months. 

[sweta78]

I am still waiting for my approval. Do you guys suggest upgrading my application to PP? My H1B Visa expires on Oct 31st and I have to renew the DL based on the reciept. Can someone please suggest what to do?

[aban]

Noticed on other posts, when normal petitions upgrade to PP, most of the cases received RFE. 

 

It's better to be prepared for RFE questionnaire and submit on time if any

[sang521]

I got approval ..