extending H1B after I140 approval

[gc4sk]

If I-140 is approved and priority date is current is it possible to keep on extending H1B for couple of years without applying for I-485? I am asking this quetion because my employer is not allowing me to apply for I-485 as my I-140 is pending. It looks like he want to use me for couple of years on H1b.

[gc_check]

Originally Posted by gc4sk

If I-140 is approved and priority date is current is it possible to keep on extending H1B for couple of years without applying for I-485? I am asking this quetion because my employer is not allowing me to apply for I-485 as my I-140 is pending. It looks like he want to use me for couple of years on H1b.

You can apply for I-485, Even if I-140 is pending. Talk to your employer and use this opporturnity to get I-485 filed asap.

[ksircar]

Originally Posted by gc4sk

If I-140 is approved and priority date is current is it possible to keep on extending H1B for couple of years without applying for I-485? I am asking this quetion because my employer is not allowing me to apply for I-485 as my I-140 is pending. It looks like he want to use me for couple of years on H1b.

Better do not trust your employer, it may turn out to be an infinite loop. Try to convince your employer by all means to file for I485. You never know what your employer really means by "couple of years".

[hazishak]

My wife is planning to go for H4 visa stamping in October. My question is can she go alone and what kind of documents she need. Our I-485 applications have reached USCIS on July 2nd. Any reply will be greatly appreciated.

[gcnirvana]

Please don't travel till you get your 485 Receipts. Recently I read in one of IV forums that someone's application was rejected because he/she travelled while his/her application was in process. Talk to your attorney before doing it.
Good Luck!

Originally Posted by hazishak

My wife is planning to go for H4 visa stamping in October. My question is can she go alone and what kind of documents she need. Our I-485 applications have reached USCIS on July 2nd. Any reply will be greatly appreciated.