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H1 Transfer and Extension on an approved I-140
Date: March 2015.
I have an H1-B expiring Aug 2016 (final 6 year period). I have an approved I-140 with my current employee Company A and now have a job offer from Company B. Company B will only initiate my PERM process after 1 year of employment, i.e. April 2016.
Ques 1: If I transfer my H1-B right now, can the transfer also be used to extend my H1 beyond the 6 year mark (for a 3 year period) right away based on my approved I-140. My H1 still valid till Aug 2016, so question is can it be extended right away beyond the 6 year limit?
Ques 2: If the answer is yes, what information will Company B regarding my current I-140 (from Company A) to ensure I get the extension approved along with the transfer? Receipt Number? File number?
Ques 3: If the answer is no, I'm assuming it is risky to switch jobs as Company A may withdraw the I-140 before August 2016 and I may not have any way to extend my H1-B status, correct?
I have an H1-B expiring Aug 2016 (final 6 year period). I have an approved I-140 with my current employee Company A and now have a job offer from Company B. Company B will only initiate my PERM process after 1 year of employment, i.e. April 2016.
Ques 1: If I transfer my H1-B right now, can the transfer also be used to extend my H1 beyond the 6 year mark (for a 3 year period) right away based on my approved I-140. My H1 still valid till Aug 2016, so question is can it be extended right away beyond the 6 year limit?
Ques 2: If the answer is yes, what information will Company B regarding my current I-140 (from Company A) to ensure I get the extension approved along with the transfer? Receipt Number? File number?
Ques 3: If the answer is no, I'm assuming it is risky to switch jobs as Company A may withdraw the I-140 before August 2016 and I may not have any way to extend my H1-B status, correct?
