I140 pending

[madhavid 0]

Hello All,

I have noticed that for most of the I140 application applied at Texas center the current receipt date is 5 May 2020. I had applied for NIW in April 2020 at Texas center, my current receipt date is 12 June 2019, its same since July 2020, it does not move. When I applied the estimated time range was 5-8 month, now its 18 month. So does anybody have any idea. Why ?

My visa will expire in July 2021 I am worried as I have completed my 6 years on H1B non profit. I had called USCIS, but they say my case is in normal processing time. I am not eligible for I140 premium processing as my NIW is self petition. Nor I can apply for concurrent I485 as its not current. 

What other option do I have.  

[Zodiac System 0]

Check with your attorney.  When you file for H1b extension, on form I-129 you have a question,  if an immigration petition has been filed for this beneficiary, and the receipt number for the same, which your employer/attorney will have to reply truthfully.  This should help your situation.

Edited December 31, 2020 by Zodiac System

[madhavid 0]

can I apply for extension ? I will be completing 6 years on academic H1B visa in July 2021

[pontevecchio 12]

Based n an I-140 pending more than 1 year, one is entitled to one year extensions of H1.