Immigration Voice

natika · #1 (**permalink**) 04-27-2007, 03:22 PM

Hi,

My I-140 will be approved shortly in premium processing and I'll be applying for 3yr H1 extension. There is a chance that I may get laid-off soon and I wanted to know if I can change the jobs while my H1 extension petition is pending with USICS. My current H1 will expire in June'07.

Sorry, if I am asking a question that has already been addressed here. I tried to browse the forum but could not find anything.

Thanks,
Natika

sanju_eb3 · #2 (**permalink**) 04-28-2007, 09:43 AM

I think you have to wait until your 3yr H1B is clear. If you find a new job before your current H1B expire, you may not have enough time left on your H1 to get the new GC labor and I-140 approved.

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Originally Posted by natika

Hi,

My I-140 will be approved shortly in premium processing and I'll be applying for 3yr H1 extension. There is a chance that I may get laid-off soon and I wanted to know if I can change the jobs while my H1 extension petition is pending with USICS. My current H1 will expire in June'07.

Sorry, if I am asking a question that has already been addressed here. I tried to browse the forum but could not find anything.

Thanks,
Natika

clif · #3 (**permalink**) 04-29-2007, 06:25 AM

But you may be able to apply for transfer and 3 year extension with the new employer after you get your I-140 approval. Pls check with your lawyer.

natika · #4 (**permalink**) 04-30-2007, 09:44 AM

Thank you clif and sanju_eb3 for the response.

I'll talk to lawyers of the new company (once I find it).

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