Is there only one option for me of going back to India now?

[bombayboy1978]

Hi,

This is my position.

1) H1B six years completed. 3 years extension approved till 2013.

2) I-140 approved. Been more than 180 days since approved.

3) terminated from job month ago

4) new employer says I-140 not portable because I-485 has not been filed

5) new employer says H1B transfer not possible because six years have elapsed.

6) finding a job has become very difficult

Old employer has said that they won't withdraw the I-140 nor the H1B for 60 days from August 29th- the date that I was terminated.

Right now what should I do?

Should I apply for change of status from H1B to B1 so I can wrap things up because I have only 23 days to go before they withdraw the files.

what other alternatives are there for me?

I would appreciate your response.

Thanks

[pontevecchio]

You should discuss your facts with a good Lawyer. The new employer is WRONG to say H1 extensions cannot continue. He obviously does not want you to work there for whatever reason. Find a new H1 sponsor . Irrespective of what you do first discuss your situation with a Lawyer.