Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

H1-B expiring

My H1-b will expire in 1.5 month after 6 years on the status. My lawyer, I tatally trusted, didn't tell me anything about applying for GC earier allowed me to stay here on extended H1 status and wait for GC.

Six months ago, the lawer suggested me to look for a sponcer for E1. It's so hard to find one,I couldn't.

Is there any way that I can stay longer here in the states?

My employer for H1 is willing to sponcer my GC.

If I apply and wait in my country, how long is the wait? Is

Applying H1 again after one year outside US a better way?

Is PERM going to be effective soon?

Thank you, I am so desperate now.


Asked on 9/13/04, 4:38 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Amy Ghosh Law Offices of Amy Ghosh

Re: H1-B expiring

Yes...it is hard to find E1 sponsor. Please e-mail me directly your resume ...and more information about you.

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Answered on 9/13/04, 9:36 pm
Myron Morales Lee Lane Smith LLP

Re: H1-B expiring

We've been hearing that PERM is right around the corner for several years now, so I would not count on that to save you. If you are Canadian or Mexican, you could consider a TN. You may also want to look into an O-1 and also some of the corresponding immigrant statuses. It is really hard to give you ideas without knowing more about you and your work.

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Answered on 9/13/04, 8:05 am


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