Hi,
Need your help, I am in a tricky situation. I am currently working for X client in U.S and I am dealing with a family emergency because of which I should be travelling as soon as possible. I may return back to U.S after 3 - 4 months once things are back in track. Below are the detail of my H1B status.
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I-797B is valid from Oct’14 to Sep’15 - Expired
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VISA expired on 09/10/2015 and have filed for extension.
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I-94 expired on 10/10/2015.
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It has been 3.5 months since I got my receipt no after filing for extension but I can no longer wait as I have to travel back to INDIA as soon as possible.
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My employer is not ready to approve for premium process and as per the policy employee is not allowed to pay for his/her premium visa processing.
Since I have to travel anyway with or without having my VISA extended, Request you to answer few of my questions.
If I travel while my VISA extension is in process:-
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Will my VISA status go to RFE ? And can I still manage to get my VISA extended in INDIA by providing the supporting documents.
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Am I at high risk of VISA denial ? If my VISA gets denied, Can I apply for extension once again from INDIA through same company/new[If I change company] and what is the timeline to apply for VISA extension again as my VISA has already expired.
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Should I stick to the same company until my VISA gets extended ?
Your immediate response would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Anonymous2