Is filing extension in premium quite preemptive is risky? (i.e. RFE or rejection) -- by experience - by rule, this is perfectly fine. Thanks in advance !
Details - and more questions:
I am using vendor letter to file for my extension and there i a good chance that my project will not be renewed after three months. If so, I might end up changing my vendor and location of work (new project)
Plan - I want to plan an India trip in next few months.
Facts -
My H1B stamp, i-94 expires in Aug 2014.
Have my GC i-140 approved.
@Options -
1) I file for extension now, in regular processing and wait for approval.
Worse case scenario - If there is an RFE, after two months, my client won't help me caz they contract is ending soon anyways. And that's the time when I will be looking for another client/vendor location.
Question 1) Will it be complicated to reply to that RFE, using a new location (change of location) and change of vendor?
2) I file for extension in Premium processing when I have 5-6 months left on my i-94 expiration.
Question 2) - Will it increase chances of RFEs if I do it preemptive and instead of regular, I file premium?
My employer's background is solid and my cases have been super smooth so far - so I suspect it would be a problem, unless it raise USC's eyebrow for me doing it in so hurry. (got stamped well, visa was filed in premium and i-140 of GC + labor was approved without any hick-ups , though it was all in regular processing)
Option 3) Wait for my project to come to an almost end (MAY), and find another client/vendor/location in May.
And then file extension using regular process or premium
Question #4) Can I travel to India when my extension is on file , and what if it runs into RFE?
I am well stamped till Aug this year.
- David
Appreciate your help !
Details - and more questions:
I am using vendor letter to file for my extension and there i a good chance that my project will not be renewed after three months. If so, I might end up changing my vendor and location of work (new project)
Plan - I want to plan an India trip in next few months.
Facts -
My H1B stamp, i-94 expires in Aug 2014.
Have my GC i-140 approved.
@Options -
1) I file for extension now, in regular processing and wait for approval.
Worse case scenario - If there is an RFE, after two months, my client won't help me caz they contract is ending soon anyways. And that's the time when I will be looking for another client/vendor location.
Question 1) Will it be complicated to reply to that RFE, using a new location (change of location) and change of vendor?
2) I file for extension in Premium processing when I have 5-6 months left on my i-94 expiration.
Question 2) - Will it increase chances of RFEs if I do it preemptive and instead of regular, I file premium?
My employer's background is solid and my cases have been super smooth so far - so I suspect it would be a problem, unless it raise USC's eyebrow for me doing it in so hurry. (got stamped well, visa was filed in premium and i-140 of GC + labor was approved without any hick-ups , though it was all in regular processing)
Option 3) Wait for my project to come to an almost end (MAY), and find another client/vendor/location in May.
And then file extension using regular process or premium
Question #4) Can I travel to India when my extension is on file , and what if it runs into RFE?
I am well stamped till Aug this year.
- David
Appreciate your help !
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