H1B renewal

[dolachandu]

Hi all,

This may be a silly question for you guys. But I don't know the answer.

I got my H1b Visa in sep-2005 (which was valid till sep-2008).
I changed my company in Feb-2007 (this new i-797 has validaty until Feb-2010)

So my question is if I apply for renewal in Jan-2010, will I get approval till 2013 or sep-2011(based on my first visa) ?


Thanks

[txh1b]

The date on renewal petition depends on a lot of factors these days. In general, if your H1b has 3 years or more remaining out of the 6 years, the approval would be for 3 years if the company submitted the labor and petition asking for 3 years.

Now, the validity is being determined by many other factors including labor, contacts, work order validity (for consulting jobs) etc.

[cool_sri2003]

H1B Extension

I have filled my 6th year H1B extension through my employer 1month back.

Till not received my EAC number. My employer saying not received till EAC number.. this is true??..

1. How many days after filling the H1B get the receipt number??

I do not believe my employer...

Can any one help me if u knows this answer.

[kabkaba]

You get a total of 6 years. If your I-140 is approved you may get extension beyond 6.

[hrbitland]

Till not received my EAC number. My employer saying not received till EAC number.. this is true??..

Ans:May be true .

1. How many days after filling the H1B get the receipt number??
ans: Normally within a week or two we will get the receipt notice.

[cool_sri2003]

Thanks...:::::::...My I-140 is approved 3months back....

i am worried about my H1B extension...some people are saying lot of h1b extensions are denied. Very difficult now...