Attn:Belle, Pontevecchio, JoeF, Others

[GlenLIVEit]

My case:

Initial H1B 2007-2010 stamped and came to US in 2008 May.

H1B 1st Extension 2010-2013 Not stamped; no plans to go to India before 2013.

My Question:

Do I have to get the visa stamping done before 2013; or I can apply for further extension based on my approved I140?

I posted this question here bec I am expecting my PD APR2010 (EB2) to be current before 2013 Sept; so that I can ditch H1B for GC.

[kalvel]

Not unless you want to leave US. U can file for extn using your approved I140, when time comes.

[redgreenbluee]

please consult a lawyer.

visa is an entry document, you need a valid visa to enter the US, once inside the US, your status is dictated by I-94 expiration, you can stay the US even if visa is expired as long as I-94 is valid (not expired).

you will need to apply for a new visa when you leave the US before you can re-enter the US. you can also re-enter the US if you have a valid AP (eligible when you have applied I-485).

Originally posted by avinS:

My case:

Initial H1B 2007-2010 stamped and came to US in 2008 May.

H1B 1st Extension 2010-2013 Not stamped; no plans to go to India before 2013.

My Question:

Do I have to get the visa stamping done before 2013; or I can apply for further extension based on my approved I140?

I posted this question here bec I am expecting my PD APR2010 (EB2) to be current before 2013 Sept; so that I can ditch H1B for GC.

[Belle]

No.