Secaucus, NJ asked in Immigration Law for New Jersey

Q: I94 Expired, H1b Extension Pending , Got New Job , Need to transfer H1b to new company!

My 6 year period of H1b visa will be approximately ending in Mar 25 2017, so according to 365 days rule, my green card should be filed before Mar 25 2016.

Current company was not filing green card so I started searching new Job.Now,

My last H1b expired on Sep 30 2015. My current company A filed for my Last H1 extension on 3rd August 2015 which is still under processing. (Case Received Status) .I have recently got a job opportunity with new company B who are willing to transfer my H1b and file my green card. Can they transfer my H1? I don't want to lose this opportunity. If yes, How? Thanks for your help.

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A: Yes, they can, and I can help.

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