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Current Status: OPT Extension (expiring in Aug, 2019)
Applied for H-1B through employer two times in past two years, but not selected in the lottery.
Current Situation:My EB-1B I-140 (Outstanding Professor/Researcher) petition through employer has been approved few days back. According to company's immigration attorney, I can't apply for I-485 and I-765 until the priority date is current ( i think according to new bulletin the priority date for Indian nationals is Oct 2017).
the problem (according to attorney): Even though my I-140 got approved, I can't use that to extend my current OPT EAD. Attorney only H-1B holders are eligible to extend EAD using approved I-140.
I have been working with employer and attorney to find out options, but I thought it would be good to share on this forum to get feedback and opinion.
I look forward for your valuable suggestions and options.
Applied for H-1B through employer two times in past two years, but not selected in the lottery.
Current Situation:My EB-1B I-140 (Outstanding Professor/Researcher) petition through employer has been approved few days back. According to company's immigration attorney, I can't apply for I-485 and I-765 until the priority date is current ( i think according to new bulletin the priority date for Indian nationals is Oct 2017).
the problem (according to attorney): Even though my I-140 got approved, I can't use that to extend my current OPT EAD. Attorney only H-1B holders are eligible to extend EAD using approved I-140.
I have been working with employer and attorney to find out options, but I thought it would be good to share on this forum to get feedback and opinion.
I look forward for your valuable suggestions and options.
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