Mike

Hi, there,
I would like to know if anyone could provide suggestion regarding to
my current H1B extension processing.
My lawyer submitted my extension petition in Jan. The USCIS (Vermont)
case status board says they received the documents on 1/27 this year
and the processing time is 90 to 150 days. But it's been 166 days now,
and we have not heard anything from the USCIS.
I am planning to go on a business trip within 10 days. Is there any
way to speed up my case?

Thanks,

Mike

Rudy Haraga

Hi Mike,

I am probably going to add to your frustration, since my company filed for
H1B extension in march 2004 in USCIS Vermont, and we have received an
approval notice yesterday. It was faster than I expected.

Rudy

"Mike" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
    > Hi, there,
    > I would like to know if anyone could provide suggestion regarding to
    > my current H1B extension processing.
    > My lawyer submitted my extension petition in Jan. The USCIS (Vermont)
    > case status board says they received the documents on 1/27 this year
    > and the processing time is 90 to 150 days. But it's been 166 days now,
    > and we have not heard anything from the USCIS.
    > I am planning to go on a business trip within 10 days. Is there any
    > way to speed up my case?
    > Thanks,
    > Mike

J. J. Farrell

"Mike" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
    > I would like to know if anyone could provide suggestion regarding to
    > my current H1B extension processing.
    > My lawyer submitted my extension petition in Jan. The USCIS (Vermont)
    > case status board says they received the documents on 1/27 this year
    > and the processing time is 90 to 150 days. But it's been 166 days now,
    > and we have not heard anything from the USCIS.
    > I am planning to go on a business trip within 10 days. Is there any
    > way to speed up my case?

You can apply for Premium Processing. Costs $1000 and gets an answer
within 15 days (often less). I guess your company could forward the
approval to you for you to get a visa.

Mike

Thank you for the suggestion. We are considering this option.
Do you think it's worthy to file a complaint to the director's office?

Below is an excerpt from their page.

Customer Feedback:
We strive to provide quality service to our customers. If we have not
lived up to this commitment, we would like to know. If we have met or
exceeded your expectations, please let us know that as well. To
comment on the services provided at this office, please write to the
Center Director, at:
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
P.O. Box 1000
Saint Albans, Vermont 05479.

Note in the heading of the letter and on the envelope: "FOR THE
PERSONAL ATTENTION OF THE DIRECTOR."




"J. J. Farrell" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected] hlink.net>...
    > "Mike" <[email protected]> wrote in message
    > news:[email protected]...
    > >
    > > I would like to know if anyone could provide suggestion regarding to
    > > my current H1B extension processing.
    > > My lawyer submitted my extension petition in Jan. The USCIS (Vermont)
    > > case status board says they received the documents on 1/27 this year
    > > and the processing time is 90 to 150 days. But it's been 166 days now,
    > > and we have not heard anything from the USCIS.
    > > I am planning to go on a business trip within 10 days. Is there any
    > > way to speed up my case?
    >
    > You can apply for Premium Processing. Costs $1000 and gets an answer
    > within 15 days (often less). I guess your company could forward the
    > approval to you for you to get a visa.

J. J. Farrell

"Mike" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
    > "J. J. Farrell" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:<[email protected] hlink.net>...
    > > "Mike" <[email protected]> wrote in message
    > > news:[email protected]...
    > > >
    > > > I would like to know if anyone could provide suggestion regarding to
    > > > my current H1B extension processing.
    > > > My lawyer submitted my extension petition in Jan. The USCIS (Vermont)
    > > > case status board says they received the documents on 1/27 this year
    > > > and the processing time is 90 to 150 days. But it's been 166 days now,
    > > > and we have not heard anything from the USCIS.
    > > > I am planning to go on a business trip within 10 days. Is there any
    > > > way to speed up my case?
    > >
    > > You can apply for Premium Processing. Costs $1000 and gets an answer
    > > within 15 days (often less). I guess your company could forward the
    > > approval to you for you to get a visa.
    > Thank you for the suggestion. We are considering this option.
    > Do you think it's worthy to file a complaint to the director's office?

It might be worthy, but it won't gain you anything. You don't really
have much to complain about yet - 6 months isn't untypical.

Xiaop9

I got my H1 extension in 3 month through Vermont, filed in Feb. and received in
May

Mike

Thanks guys! My company has started the premium process.

But this is still really outrageous! As of today, the processing date
is 5/10 and I have not received anything at all! Called VSC couple
times, all their responses were 'they will make the decision soon.' I
don't think so!
Gosh! Is there any law protecting those non-immigrant workers? What
happens if I have to leave the country for an emergency overseas? We
are paying taxes, social security and Medicare. Where is my tax at
work?

I guess if all the non-immigration workers had the right to vote in
the presidential election, they will probably try very hard to process
the case!


Mike