H1 Extension filed on June 12th - Still on inital review

[thyagaraj81]

Hi Folks,

My H1 extension (after 6th year completion) was filed on June 12th and receipt date is June 20th. As per USCIS, current processing date is July 13th. My status is still shown as Initial review. Anyone facing similar situation?

[ShyamVisa]

Yes. I got the receipt on June 22nd but still shows as Initial review. But some of my friends who got the receipt in July have received approval. I guess the only option for us is to go for PP.

[thyagaraj81]

@ShyamVisa - Does your case have any update? Mine is still on initial review. This really sucks, I wonder what in the world they are doing by taking more than 6 months time for a visa extension.

[cooldude76]

Well 6 months is a bit more. Normally they process cases within 4-5 months. Let your attorney/employer call USCIS and ask for an update.

If cannot wait any longer then upgrade to premium processing and get the result in 15 calendar days.

[thyagaraj81]

My Case got approved today. 183 days after the filing date.