H1B extension

Amazon
Fsafsasss

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Fsafsasss
Oct 27, 2018 7 Comments

My H1B expires in 5 months. How long it takes to get the extension? At the mean time, I’m also looking to switch job. Any risk?

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  • New
    mpowerz

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    mpowerz
    Big risk.. I'd get the extension first and then change the job.
    Oct 27, 2018 0
  • Okta
    KWnR14

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    KWnR14
    Extensions can go through Premium if it’s same job as last extension. 1st hand recent experience.
    Oct 27, 2018 1
  • H1B extension(if you have not changed employer or location, since last approved petition) can still be filed in premium. Premium petitions results generally come in 15 days. Once you have that, you can go about switching jobs. It should be fine as long as all the required documents are provided to CIS.
    Oct 27, 2018 3
    • Not for all categories. As I mentioned in parenthesis, if the candidate hasn't switch there employer and location i.e. it is just plain extension petition then premium is still available. In fact I just filed mine in premium last week.
      Oct 27, 2018
    • Monsanto
      Microsoft2

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      Microsoft2
      But even if OP gets extension done in PP, they can’t do transfer in PP so they are stuck with prolonged process either way!
      Oct 27, 2018