H1B Extension - I-94 expiring soon, no receipt from USCIS yet

[RA12]

Hi,

It’s already been more than 2 weeks since H1 Extension package was delivered to USCIS, but no receipt yet. My consultancy delayed sending the package early. What happens in case no receipt is received before my status expires in couple weeks.

• Can we apply for premium processing now, so that I would at least get a receipt number and I won’t be out of status.
• Can Attorney contact USCIS for the receipt or can another application package be sent to USCIS.

Please advise.

Thanks.

[R78]

You will be fine. As long as your application has reached them, the receipt will show a date (2-4 days after the postmark / received date)