Hello,
My H1B status started Sept 18, 2003 and I am trying to determine when is the latest I can have my employer start the Labor Certification process so I can continue working in the U.S. past my 6th year. I have been told "before the anniversary of my 5th year", but how much processing time do law firms need to prepare the paperwork? One law firm has said they needed to know 18 months before the anniversary of my 6 years, implying 6 month processing time?... so if true, I am late and in a bad situation. Also, if my employer applies for EB2 on my behalf, can that process be done during my 6th year (i.e. no time rush to get done asap)?
At the end of the day I am trying not to be forced to leave the country for 365 days after my 6 years are up.
Thank you for your help!
My H1B status started Sept 18, 2003 and I am trying to determine when is the latest I can have my employer start the Labor Certification process so I can continue working in the U.S. past my 6th year. I have been told "before the anniversary of my 5th year", but how much processing time do law firms need to prepare the paperwork? One law firm has said they needed to know 18 months before the anniversary of my 6 years, implying 6 month processing time?... so if true, I am late and in a bad situation. Also, if my employer applies for EB2 on my behalf, can that process be done during my 6th year (i.e. no time rush to get done asap)?
At the end of the day I am trying not to be forced to leave the country for 365 days after my 6 years are up.
Thank you for your help!
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