H1B Extension filing - client is same, address is same but client name changed recently

USA H1B Visa
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Hello Anil/team,

Soon, My H1B extension process is filing by my employer. I am working for a client whose name is recently changed (client name from A to B). But my roles and responsibilities are same, client address / location is same …etc (Everything is the same except the client name).

  1. Do I need to go for H1-B extension (or) H1-B Amendment in this case?
  2. Am I eligible for H1-B extension in Premium Processing (since location / address is same)?

Please advise. Thanks in Advance-

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When was the company name changed?

Did your employer file H1B amendment after the company name was changed?

3

Thank you for your quick reply Anil.

No. H1B Amendment is not yet done because client name is officially changing from Feb-2019 onwards and my employer is waiting for new SOW from the client to proceed filing my extension.

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I think it will need an Amendment as the client name is changing.

5

Okay Anil. Thank you very much.

In this case, I guess i am not eligible for H1B amendment in premium processing.

Is USCIS opening Premium Processing for H1B extensions / Amendments after 19th FEB 2019? Any news on this?

Thanks in Advance-

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There is no official news yet from USCIS but hopes are high that they will re-open H1B premium processing on Feb 20, 2019.

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Thank you again Anil. Have a nice day.