snayani8541 Posted July 23, 2015 Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 Hi all, My current H1 expires in September of this year and I am not filing for extension. I sent in an application for COS to USCIS on June 8, 2015. I just got a receipt but no update as of now. So my question is once my H1 comes to an end in September on the date printed on my H1, will I be out of status or not to worry since I already sent in my COS I-539 to USCIS ? Thanks all Link to comment
jairichi Posted July 23, 2015 Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 As long as your COS is pending with USCIS you are fine to stay in legal status in US. Link to comment
pontevecchio Posted July 23, 2015 Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 You are fine. Once the COS is approved you should stop working in H1 status. Link to comment
Attorney_21 Posted July 23, 2015 Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 You are in a "period of authorized stay" as long as your change-of-status application is FILED before the expiration of your current status, so you are allowed to remain in the United States until USCIS makes a decision on your case. (You are not allowed to work after the expiration of your H1B, however). Link to comment
snayani8541 Posted July 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 Thank you. What are the usual processing times for I-539 ? Link to comment
jairichi Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 Thank you. What are the usual processing times for I-539 ? 3 to 4 months. Link to comment
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