H1B 6 year max out by July end with PERM filed in April 2020

[isusernamemandatory 0]

Hi,

My H1B 6 year max out is by July end. My PERM was filed on April 2020, with no updates yet. My employer has initiated a Canadian visa for me (yet to approved). Does the 60 day grace period after H1B expiry apply for 6 year max out cases like me ? With current EO and restrictions on traveling back to US, will there be an issue if i overstay (without working) after my visa expiry till my Canadian visa is approved and travel to Canada from US ?

Thanks

[Mav777 0]

No, grace period is not applicable in your case. Overstay should be avoided. I would ask the company lawyer about the course of action of travel back to India or to Canada is not possible due to covid restrictions.

[veni001 0]

On 6/24/2020 at 10:37 PM, isusernamemandatory said:

Hi,

My H1B 6 year max out is by July end. My PERM was filed on April 2020, with no updates yet. My employer has initiated a Canadian visa for me (yet to approved). Does the 60 day grace period after H1B expiry apply for 6 year max out cases like me ? With current EO and restrictions on traveling back to US, will there be an issue if i overstay (without working) after my visa expiry till my Canadian visa is approved and travel to Canada from US ?

Thanks

Did you already request H1 extension equivalent to the number of days you were out of USA in the past 6 years?

[rajib01 0]

Hey there, how did your employer initiated Canadian visa? Does your employer have office in Canada? Is it a temporary work permit? Do you need to apply for stamping in Canadian embassy?

I am also in the same boat and thinking to move to Canada. Your reply will help a lot.