cheersalam Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 I received my passport with first H1B visa stamped only few days back with following details: Expiration Date: Sep/2012 PED: Sep/2012 Q1) Is it possible to get VISA extension in US. (I-797B, client letter has validity till Sep/2012 but LCA having validity till 2014 Q2) Should I start the process of visa extension here in India, and travel only once it gets extended. Q3) What is the normal processing time for Visa extension. Need forum members comment. Thanks. Link to comment
cheersalam Posted June 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 Any info will highly be appreciated. Group experts please comment. Link to comment
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pontevecchio Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 What does your employer have to say? It is possible to come over and join and then have them file an extension. The mentioned job has to be available for you. I assume you have spoken to your employer. Link to comment
cheersalam Posted June 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 @pontevechio: I talked with my employer. He is saying its possible. But he is forcing me to join within two weeks, but I cannot join before Aug. According to employer after august it will be tough. So here my question is Can I stay in US even after my visa expires, considering I have already filed for extension? Link to comment
Diorsdune Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 oopss.. my laptop was playing-up and that accidentally submitted the post. will chip-in again once it appears online. Sorry if it doesn't make sense. Link to comment
pontevecchio Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 The visa is only for entry. A pending Extension of the H1 in a timely manner keeps you legal. Link to comment
Diorsdune Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 @simple_delhi - An extension for the H1b permit is typically filed 2-3 ahead of the expiry. However, that is not a rule. If you go through the older posts on this forum you will see a few cases people have applied for an extension only 10 days before the expiry of their permit. It is best to apply with at least one month at hand & not delay any further. If you HAVE to be in India till August & that cannot be negotiated then be it so. If your employer is willing to hire you in August.. technically there is no stopping you from applying for a extension filing in August either. However, if you can travel to US earlier then that would be the best option. I know once you are in US & have applied for an extension then you cannot travel out of US.. I don not know what happens the other way around. Hope this helps. Link to comment
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