Posting for friend I have 8 months left in h1-b term and don't have PERM/ i140 process started. I am planning pursue masters ( first masters at legit university) and wanted to know if there is possibility of applying for PERM/ i-140 with a job during my OPT of 3 years and use this to extend my H1-B term ? Do companies do PERM / i140 while someone is on OPT
Yeah, I'm on OPT right now and my PERM is already filed.
Thanks for the responses.
I thought you couldn't file i140 while on OPT (F1 status) as it's not dual intent
That was the concern I had . Nice it and shebang... can you let us know more about how this was handled ?
I was concerned about that once they said they'd start PERM. Lawyers said it won't be an issue if I don't intend to travel internationally while my applications were pending. I did not intend to travel, so they continued with the PERM application.
Ohhh so u dint not travel during the time until ur perm was approved and i140 was approved or throughout ur whole opt time ?
Yes, they do