Can I apply H1 transfer and H1 extension simultaneously

[Sravan1001]

Hi,

I am working for company A.I got offer from Comp B.
Comp B says they file my H 1transfer under normal processing and they allow me to join them only after my petition gets approved(H1 transfer) not after getting the receipt number.

I have current petition valid only till 15thfeb2009.For safe side I want to go ahead and apply for extension.

Question :
Can I go ahead and apply extension with company A and transfer with company B simultaneoulsy?


Your help is greatly appreciated.

Thnaks,
Sravan

[knowledgeable]

You don't have to ...

... transfer in most cases does automatically include extension too.

I may be possibly wrong, but this is what I've seen in many a case.

See what the other may have to say based on their experiences and information.

[orion]

... transfer in most cases does automatically include extension too.

I agree.

[DMX17]

I think it is possible to apply for extension and transfer at the same time. But there is some risk.

I know it is not prudent to apply for a transfer while your extension with A is pending. The risk has to do with the bridging status if extension with A is denied for some reason. In your case, you have still not applied for the extension. Talk to an attorney for correct guidance.

[txh1b]

As long as both are applied before your current I-94 expires, you are good to go.

I have read about a case where USCIS asked the attorney who the employee would work for in such a situation of competing petitions in a RFE.

[Sravan1001]

Thank you

Thank you all for your valuable suggestions