H1B rejected - Can I stay in US?

[BSQ9999]

Hi Friends,
I have applied for H1B extension in Sep, 2012 and I got a RFE in oct, 2012. We responded to RFE and extension was rejected in Nov, 2012. My I-94 is expired in Sep, 2012. Now my company started a new application to extend my H1. How long I can stay in US? Can I apply for H1 extension through another company?

[happybuddha]

Hi Friends,
I have applied for H1B extension in Sep, 2012 and I got a RFE in oct, 2012. We responded to RFE and extension was rejected in Nov, 2012. My I-94 is expired in Sep, 2012. Now my company started a new application to extend my H1. How long I can stay in US? Can I apply for H1 extension through another company?

You are out of status and your stay is illegal. If your illegal stay extends 3 months you will have a ban on entering US for a year. Is your current application filed in premium ?
Yes, any employer can file for an H1B.

[BSQ9999]

Thanks for the reply, the 3 months grace period starts from the date of I-94 expiry date or from the date of application denial? My company filed for extension again in premium. My doubt is if one company applied for extension, can I apply for extension thru another company at the same time?

[raghvi]

Thanks for the reply, the 3 months grace period starts from the date of I-94 expiry date or from the date of application denial? My company filed for extension again in premium. My doubt is if one company applied for extension, can I apply for extension thru another company at the same time?

Your illegal period starts from the I-94 expiry. As your I-94 has expired you cant do a transfer to another employer too. Advisable to leave US immediately.

This is my opinion not legal advice.