Legal Question in Immigration Law in District of Columbia
does this falls under h1b quotagm
i applied for a extension through my employer and it got denied...
now , my employer is willing to file a fresh h1 under premium processing,as its a quicker option compared
to file a Motion to reopen the old one.
so if i file a new h1, through the same employer,can i use the existing quota, or is it has to be a new
quota...
please suggest
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: does this falls under h1b quotagm
Dear Inquirer:
Filing a second petition under premium processing for the same position with the same employer that was already denied will most probably also result in a denial. The visa petition wil not be counted against the quota unless you are eligible for the full 6 years of H-1B status presently; and it appears that you are not since you state that you are seeking an extension.
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Re: does this falls under h1b quotagm
The new H-1B filing will be subject to the cap, assuming that your first H-1B was cap-subject. I would suggest filing a Motion to Reopen (MTR) as well as the new H-1B. CIS will see that you were originally denied and might question why your employer is not filing an MTR to challenge the original denial.