Any one ?

gurkha's · Mar 19, 2009 12:54 PM

I don't think so. 2nd 3 year renewal can be done here w/o going to Nepal. If you do go to Nepal or anywhere out of the US(except Canada/Mexico returning within 30 days), you'd need to have your PP stamped with the H1B visa though.

kancho · Mar 19, 2009 1:15 PM

I have done it several times from USA this H1-B Extension beyond 3 years using following criteria: you don't need to go back home unless you want to stamp visa on your passport(Visa revalidation which also can be done i n mexico or canada if you have approved h1 copy) 1) Labor certification must be filed 365 days before the current H-1 Expiration date and is either pending or approved.  I   You will get 1 yr extension Or 2) I-140 must be approved and current visa bulletin must be unavailable to file I-485(doesnot matter when you file your labor certification in this case)   You will get 3 yr extension hope this helps!

ubuntu · Mar 19, 2009 2:35 PM

Sorry, I meant beyond 6 years. Beyond 3 h1b ext, you can do anytime from USA with out any restrictions as long has you have a 1) Job 2) Is being paid prevailing wage per state labor dept requirement for your job title 3) need latest pay stub.

ubuntu · Mar 19, 2009 2:38 PM

kancho mentioned above that "If you do go to Nepal or anywhere out of the US(except Canada/Mexico returning within 30 days), you'd need to have your PP stamped with the H1B visa though" I am currently in US in H1B visa(visa expired). I am going to canada to get my PR (permanent residency). I am planning to come back within 2 weeks. I also saw this in http://murthyforum.atinfopop.c.... The notice from USCIS pasted in the murthyform says that the nonimmigrant alien much be in possession of a Form I-94. I believe we have to submit our I-94 while going out of the country. So how will we be in the possession of the I-94 when coming back.

Biruwa · Mar 19, 2009 7:27 PM

Thanks guys! Got some relief........

gurkha's · Mar 19, 2009 10:06 PM

Hi, What happens in the case if Labor PERM is denied but my first 3 years of H1B is expiring in August, 2009? Thanks

instinct007 · Mar 19, 2009 11:29 PM