I have valid H1B till 3-Mar-19. Due to role change I had to file Amendment in Jul’18 and that is still pending with USCIS. Recently I got I140 approval.
My company has filled for H1B extension last week, I also applied for H4 and H4 EAD at the same time.
Please clarify below questions.
If premium processing resume on 19-Feb-19, Can I convert my extension to premium? What are the chances of getting approval as amendment is still pending.
If I convert H1 extension to premium what are the chances of H4 extension and H4 EAD also processing in premium?
At this time, the expectation is that they will open.
The chances H1B extension are same as you would file without any pending application.
Approval of H1B, H4 and H4 EAD in Premium
The chances of approval for all three in premium (when you upgrade) are 90%.
But, it really depends on USCIS if they extend this courtesy for H4 and H4 EAD.
It is possible that H1B extension is denied or receives RFE even after its approval. USCIS can first approved extension and then move it back to RFE or deny it if they deny H1B Amendment.
So, there is no guarantee that what you are thinking will work out the way you think.
I completely understand Anil, In my case Employer, Client and location are same for both amendment and extension. Amendment was filed just for role change.
So better to wait until amendment decision come out, based on that I should proceed,right?
Congratulations on H1B amendment approval. It does give a big relief after waiting for so long!
The chances of extension approval are high given that amendment has been approved.
The approval or denial does not depend on ‘premium’ vs ‘regular’ processing.
That’s a wrong assumption and is a baseless rumor.
Do not believe in it.
On the contrary, I always suggest to go for premium and get peace of mind by getting result earlier.
If USCIS has to issue an RFE, they will issue it irrespective of ‘premium’ or ‘regular’ application.
If you do get RFE, you suffer more in regular processing than in premium.