H1B Extension urgent

[rdm999]

Dear good supportive member

I have some question regarding extension because of my h1b will expire in Sep-2010, and I don’t want to loose my h1b visa

1. Can I put file for extension my self If yes How ?

2. Which and how much document needed for extension ?

3. how much extension fees ?

4. Can I put or send extension file to USCIS center while I am on home
country?

5. extension is not possible without involve to employer ?

6. what is CBP COS and DOL ???

please give me good suggestion

Thanks in advance

regards

[shervin143]

I have some question regarding extension because of my h1b will expire in Sep-2010, and I don’t want to loose my h1b visa

1. Can I put file for extension my self If yes How ?
>>> It has to done by your employer.

2. Which and how much document needed for extension ?
>>> Same set of documents that were used for the first time H1B petition. In addition you will require latest pay slips, Client letter, project itinerary, documents related to employe/employer relationship etc. Check with your employer and/or their attorney.

3. how much extension fees ?
>>> ~ $320 for normal and ~ $1320 for premium.

4. Can I put or send extension file to USCIS center while I am on home country?
>>> Yes. Your employer can do that.

5. extension is not possible without involve to employer ?
>>> No. H1B is an employer's petition.

6. what is CBP COS and DOL ???
You could have googled for simple things like these.

CBP - Customs and Border Protection
COS - Change of Status
DOL - Department of Labor

[rdm999]

Thanks shervin143 to give appreciate answer

Thanks again

regards

[abhayg4]

Hi ,

This is with reference to Question 3.

I think in addition to 320$ fees - there is a fees of 1500$ or 800$ (depending on the number of employees in the company) which is basically a training fees is also charged.

Thanks and Regards,
Abhay

[rdm999]

Thanks Abhay and all good member
I have one more question is below

1.Is there fix 6 months time advance to file for extension of the expiration date ? if No, which time advance would be file for extension of the expiration date ?

2. does any expiration date of 129 exist ? or it will be valid till to my h1 valid ??

regards & Thanks again
rdm999

[shervin143]

Yes, extension can be filed only 6 months in advance.

[rdm999]

Thanks again shervin143

my employer can file for extension before 4 month of the expiration visa ???

Thanks & regards

[shervin143]

They cannot file the extension before 6 months of your I-94 expiration. So, anytime within the 6 months from expiration of your I-94, an extension can be filed. (Visa is not important when you are inside U.S. I-94 is the one that decides your status).

[rdm999]

Thanks dear shervin143

ok cleared most of doubts
thanks but right now I am in home country since 1.5 years so that I have not I 94

thanks & regards

[rdm999]

Dear good senior member

Thank you very much all good member I cleared my most of doubts

till I have some doubts is below

right now I am in home country since July 2008 and my visa will get expire sep - 2010 and my employer sent me current employment letter but I am still fear about POE...
My plan to go to US in April middle...

1. shall I go US in "in house" project with current offer(employment letter) letter ?

2. is there happen any problem while on POE ? because of my h1 expire sep 2010 its short time...???



please give me good suggestion

Thanks & regards