Sacramento, CA asked in Appeals / Appellate Law and Immigration Law for California

Q: Can I apply for H1 extension while my denied I 140 is under appeal at the office of AAO? 6 years completes in Aug 2018.

Hi, I will be completing 6 years on H1 this August (2018) and have 7 months to go. My I 140 was denied (employer is going to appeal the decision) on 02/01/2018 and would like to know the options I have to stay beyond the 6th year.

Can my employer file H1 extension while my I 140 denial is under appeal at the office of AAO?

Also, my employer is planning to file another perm with a hope of getting the new I 140 approved before Aug 2018.

Thanks

Pavan

1 Lawyer Answer
Carl Shusterman
Carl Shusterman
Answered
  • Immigration Law Lawyer
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: If your approved PERM application was filed with the DOL over one year ago, and your employer's I-140 is on appeal, you can extend your H-1B status past 6 years.

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