H1B Visa Extension - Minimum no. of days in US to apply for it

USA H1B Visa
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Hi,

I have my H1B its valid till 30-Oct-2013 and I94 is also 30-Oct-2013 and right now I’m in India. As worst case when I should be there in US to extend my H1B. Please suggest.

Is there are any Minimum no. of days to be there in US to apply for an extension?

or

Could I apply for extension by before 30-oct-2013?

Regards,

Balaji

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Before filing the extension petition, there is some pre-work required like new LCA ceertification, LCA posting, I-129 preparation etc.

If your employer keeps all this ready beforehand, then it can be filed even 1 day prior to current I-94 expiration date. However, it is best to keep some buffer. I would say have all those pre-work done and enter at most 1 week prior to expiration date (i.e. the worst case scenario).

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Thanks Saurabh !

LCA posting is almost done…