H1 6th year, PERM completed, layoff -- Urgent request


sridharl_75

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Hi,

I first came to US in Aug, 2006 and recently my PERM is cleared. After that my employer applied for H1 extension for 6th year and got the expiry date 08/2013 (instead of 08/2012). Now I lay-off from the company. Now I want to transfer my H1 to the new employer. If I transfer, what is the expiration date I will get it? Can I able to transfer my H1 to the new employer and complete PERM process within the time? Please answer me ASAP. It is very very urgent.

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If things go as planned.. you have enough time to complete PERM and I-140 with a new employer before 8/2012. There is nothing stopping you from transferring to a new employer till the completion of your 6 years. You may be able to recapture some time when you extend H1.

I am not completely sure if you can use an approved PERM from a company that laid you off for a 1 year extension with another company. Even if it can be done, can be tricky. Will let experts chime in on that.

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