Legal Question in Immigration Law in California
I need advice on my husband's position. He is on H1B now and its expiring in Nov 2010. If he captures his holidays, he can have his H1 till April, 2011. He had applied for labor a year ago and just now got to know that it got rejected. He has plans of applying for the labor again. But if it again gets rejected due to the economy conditions, what is his best bet to stay in US? He has applied for Canadian PR and is awaiting it. But I understand that though you are a PR, you still need a H1/L1 to work in US. But my husband cannot go for work permits till he completes the 1 year wait time between 2 work visas. What can he do to stay in US during that gap and still work? Is F1 a solution for him? Pls advice as to what options he has to remain in the US. Thanks.
3 Answers from Attorneys
Your husband might change to F-1 or H-4 (if you are in H-1B). Once the new labor certification is pending for more than 1 year, your husband might change status back to H-1B.
We suggest you to consult with an immigration attorney.
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A person who has reached their six year cap without having had a labor certification (or I-140 petition) filed more than a year previously can change to another status, but he could not extend the H beyond six years or change to L-1 status which is also limited by time. Otherwise, he might be eligible for other status or permanent residence that didn't involve a labor certification. Whether he qualifies for another status cannot be stated without further detailed consultation to determine whether he meets the requirements for one or more other statuses.
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Sincerely,
Alice Yardum-Hunter, Certified Specialist, Immigration & Nationality Law
State Bar of CA, Bd. of Legal Specialization
Hello:
Depending on his experience, he may qualify for an O-1. This would be a great visa to cover the gap.
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