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This is not the same as the new suspension. The one in 2015 only affected extension of stay applications (if you want to extend your visa beyond 6 years). Typic

This is not the same as the new suspension. The one in 2015 only affected extension of stay applications (if you want to extend your visa beyond 6 years). Typically people start the extension of stay process well in advance (USCIS lets you start at most 6 months before expiry). The current one affects anyone trying to file a new petition (including those that are cap-exempt). If someone wants to switch employers they cannot use premium processing, which affects their ability to travel internationally and/or move jobs.

nonedone1yb 10y ago
This is not true. 2015 freeze applied to all h1b applications including h1b transfers.
- 1_2__3 10y ago
  Maybe one of you two should actually cite something instead of saying "yes they did/no they didn't" silly games.
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- jaredklewis 10y ago
  The link I pavanky's post spells it out in plain English: > Starting May 26, 2015, USCIS will temporarily suspend premium processing for all H-1B extension of stay petitions until July 27, 2015. During this time frame, petitioners will not be able to file Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing Service, for a Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, requesting an extension of the stay for an H-1B nonimmigrant. In summary, yes the 2015 stay was just for extensions. No it wasn't for all applications.
pain29 10y ago
Will this effect H1B extensions petition if upgraded from regular filing to premium?
- chrisper 10y ago
  It seems to affect any premium filing.
muthukumarbose 10y ago
Hi, I will be completing six year by September 2017. I am hoping to get my I140 approved by June end. I was under the impression that H1B extension can be done by premium processing so that I can stay beyond my six years. But this is shocking news for me. My attorney is saying that even my H1B can't be filed in premium. Is that true ? Please advise.

nonedone1yb 10y ago

This is not true. 2015 freeze applied to all h1b applications including h1b transfers.

1_2__3 10y ago
Maybe one of you two should actually cite something instead of saying "yes they did/no they didn't" silly games.
- deleted 10y ago
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jaredklewis 10y ago
The link I pavanky's post spells it out in plain English: > Starting May 26, 2015, USCIS will temporarily suspend premium processing for all H-1B extension of stay petitions until July 27, 2015. During this time frame, petitioners will not be able to file Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing Service, for a Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, requesting an extension of the stay for an H-1B nonimmigrant. In summary, yes the 2015 stay was just for extensions. No it wasn't for all applications.

pain29 10y ago

Will this effect H1B extensions petition if upgraded from regular filing to premium?

chrisper 10y ago
It seems to affect any premium filing.

muthukumarbose 10y ago

Hi, I will be completing six year by September 2017. I am hoping to get my I140 approved by June end. I was under the impression that H1B extension can be done by premium processing so that I can stay beyond my six years. But this is shocking news for me. My attorney is saying that even my H1B can't be filed in premium. Is that true ? Please advise.