tdh_dashing

Hi,

I am on H1B visa and my project is about to get over in November but might extend for few more months. My visa is valid till December first week. My employer does not have any other project on which visa can be extended. My employer is willing to extend visa on the existing project considering that the project might extend. But this doesn't look to be full proof.

What should be done in this scenario? Wait for the H1 result to come? Or still look outside(although only 3 months are left) for a new employer who can file extension on some project? Or if there is any other solution, please let me know.

Thank you.

civilservant

You can't 'file extension' with another employer. It will be entirely new.

The other solution is really quite simple, return home. You should be maintaining a residence in another country anyway in anticipation of this happening.

Rete

Are you a troll? First you ask in one post about how can you validate your marriage so your wife can get an H-4 derivative visa based on yours and now you are telling us you only have a few months left on that visa.

I honestly don't think I'm crazy but your posts are very trollish.

tdh_dashing

Hi civilservant,

Thanks for your response. I meant to say if I switch to another company (which is difficult now considering very less time left), then can't the new company file extension? Also they will have to start H1 transfer.

Not sure if this is a safe route. Please suggest. Or coming on my wife's H4 will be better?

civilservant

Of course if you find a new company to sponsor you they can file for you, you would not be subject to the cap, but that doesn't mean it's the same visa. You might also have to go abroad to have the new visa stamped, not sure on that one.

Her H4 is tied to your H1B. If yours ends hers ends.

Based on what you have said, I would seriously be planning your return to your home country as a contingency.

tdh_dashing

Hi Rete,

Please do not mix the two scenarios. One post is on behalf of my friend.

Thanks.

civilservant

Of course it is.....

tdh_dashing

Sorry, for the confusion. If I can come on my wife's H1 visa as H4.

civilservant

Yes you could, but you cannot work. Even volunteer work, unless it is a position that no one ever gets paid for.

spouse of scouse

It's you who's mixing things up. Get your friend to open his/her own BE account and ask their own questions.

Nutmegger

The one where you said, "Now my wife needs to come on my H4 visa."?

christmasoompa

If it is, then please ask your friend to open their own account and ask their own questions, thx.

Noorah101

Yes, you can get an H4 based on your wife's current H1 visa. However, you would not be able to work. Can her income support both of you?

Rene

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