Unused H1B - Approved but not stamped with I140 Approved

[Ram240887]

I am having H1B approved (2017) but not stamped , travelled to USA on L1A in 2017 and currently working in USA. i140 was approved waiting with pending i485. Can i use my approved H1B now along with approved i140 and extend my stay in USA now and beyond 7 years?. 

[Attorney_14]

An individual in H1B status can extend beyond the allotted 6 years with an approved I-140. If the priority date is current, the individual can extend in one year increments, so long as the I-485 is filed within 1 year. If the individual's priority date is not current, that individual can extend in 3 year increments. 

An H-1B visa stamp allows an individual to leave the US and return in H1B status. It has no impact on whether or not an individual can extend beyond the 6 year allotted time in H1B. 

It may be a good idea for you to schedule a paid consult with one of our attorneys to assess your specific situation.