H1B processing time

[sumanreddy]

Hi,

My H1 is fiiled on May-7th 2012 and still it is in intial review.

Can any one please let me know when I can expect approval.?

Anybody got the approval whose petetion is filed before May-7th

Thanks in advance,

Suman

[ravikumar23294]

I was about to ask the same question....I dont know whats going on here? Can anyone help us with answers. Now I have really started worrying.

[vraja]

Hi my H1B petition for extension of stay was filed on May 10th, 2012 and is still pending. If you guys know anyone whose petition was filed during the same time (during late april or early may) and was approved, please let us know...

I also have one more question. Is it enough to carry the copy of H1B for visa interview at Chennai consulate, if you did not receive the original one.

Thank you and your help is appreciated.

[aaella]

What happens if the I don't get my H1B extansion before my visa expires? On USCIS I found following explenation:

The employee may continue to be lawfully employed for a period

of up to 240 days, or until USCIS makes a decision on your

application, or until the reason for your requested extension has

been accomplished—whichever comes first. (Note: Under

Section 105 of the American Competitiveness in the Twenty-First

Century Act, this does not apply to H-1B portability—the ability

to work for a new employer. H-1B portability is discussed in

further detail below.)

If the request for extension is denied and the employee’s status

has already expired while the employee is in the United States, he

or she will be considered “out of status” as of the date that his or

her status expired. If this should happen, the employee will

be required to cease employment immediately and depart

from the United States upon denial of the extension. There

is no appeal to a denial of a request for an extension of status. The

period of time that the foreign national has been “out of status” may

affect his or her ability to return to the United States following the

individual’s required departure.

So what should I do to be sure that I am not out of status. Should I file for a spouse visa in the meantime, but I won't be abble to work in that cathegory.

Any advices?

[rocky3423]

it's been 4 month after my receipt has been received....still initial review......what can I say.....!!!!!!!!!!!!

[sunnysfo]

Guys - My H1B transfer application was in Feb 2012 at CSC, more than 6months now. I had transferred after a gap of 2months of being out of status. Online status is showing "Initial Review" all the time. What could be going on? thanks in advance for the replies...

[Sravyap]

Its been 3 months, since I got my reciept#, still in initial review....VSC.. :(

Can anyone let me know what mnth/date exactly VSC is working with.. and came to know that they are still working on april 2nd weeks petitions/applications only..!!!!!?????

Thanks in advance

[indian_guy0219]

Has anyone who filed before May received a decision on their H1-B extension?

[sumanreddy]

Hi,

My H1 is fiiled on May-7th 2012 and still it is in intial review.

Can any one please let me know when I can expect approval.?

Anybody got the approval whose petetion is filed before May-7th

Thanks in advance,

Suman

I got the approval on 25th Sep