My employer filed for an extension of my H1 in Feb. An RFE was received to which relevant information was sent. However the extension has been denied with 3 weeks to initiate an appeal. The original H1 term ended on Mar 27, but the notice of denial was received last Wednesday (Apr 29), with a 3 week time to appeal.
1. Can i apply through another employer for a new H1? Any idea what my current status would be?
2. Is an appeal worthy? If so how long could it take? (Rejection was based on the absence of a project plan from the client company!!)
3. My spouse is on H1, so can i submit a COS to H4 and then initiate a whole new H1 application through the same company?
4. To change to H4, is re-entering from India the safest/best way? Or are there alternatives?
5. Finally, can i apply for a short term course that will provide an I20, so as to be in status?
Any advice or past experience relevant to this scenario is very much appreciated.
Thanks.
1. Can i apply through another employer for a new H1? Any idea what my current status would be?
2. Is an appeal worthy? If so how long could it take? (Rejection was based on the absence of a project plan from the client company!!)
3. My spouse is on H1, so can i submit a COS to H4 and then initiate a whole new H1 application through the same company?
4. To change to H4, is re-entering from India the safest/best way? Or are there alternatives?
5. Finally, can i apply for a short term course that will provide an I20, so as to be in status?
Any advice or past experience relevant to this scenario is very much appreciated.
Thanks.
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