kml1278 Posted February 11, 2016 Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 Hi, I am in my 8th year of H1B , have I-140 approved with one of my previous employers and current employer just initiated GC. If I change to a new job now and if they delay starting GC , 1) can my visa be extended when it close to expiring with the I-140 that was approved with one of my previous employers (assuming its not revoked/cancelled). 2) The priority date, can it be retained if job titles changes? previously it was software engineer and new job it will be applications architect. regards, aravias Link to comment
ivrs11 Posted February 11, 2016 Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 1) Using previous employer I-40 new employer cannot file H1 extension. He should file labor for you atleast one year before the h1 expiry. Once the labor filed/approved from new employer you are good to apply for H1 extension. Link to comment
pontevecchio Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 AS LONG as your approved I-140 is not revoked, you are entitled to further 3 year extensions with ANY employer. Link to comment
ivrs11 Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 AS LONG as your approved I-140 is not revoked, you are entitled to further 3 year extensions with ANY employer. pontevecchio: Are you sure can we extend H1 with Previous employer I-140 when we are in H1 with different employer?? I don't think so. Please give me some clue on this in case I'm wrong. Thanks Link to comment
pontevecchio Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Yes. With an approved I-140 one is eligible for 3 year extensions of the H1 BEYOND THE INITIAL 3 YEARS. You can lookup INS GUIDANCE on AC21 if you are interested. Link to comment
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