Can I extend my H1B beyond 6 years using an approved I-140 from my previous employer?
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Can I extend my H1B beyond 6 years using an approved I-140 from my previous employer?
Also, how much time I am left with before I consume the 6 years on H1B based on my case?
Asked on May 28, 2014 under Immigration Law, California
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
The duration of your stay under your H1B visa in the United States is three years ordinarily but you can extend it for six additiona years if you submit an I-140 petition or a certification for work prior to your fifth year in the United States. In such a situation you can renew your H-1B visa in one or three year blocks until the INS renders a final decision on your desire to be permanent resident here.
I sugegst that you consult with an immigration attorney in your locality for assistance. One can be found on attorneypages.com.
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