My H1B visa is only for one year

[MASHURA]

My h1b visa was approved recently but runs only for one year. I`m just wondering if this is the norm. I`m planning to go for visa stamping next week.

[mistygirl]

Hi,
I thought it was said to be for 3years which is renewable for another 3years, its better to confirm and make inquiries from the paralegal dept.

[yannl]

My H1B visa (Walgreens) is for 1 year too. It is my understanding that they will file visa extension and make necessary changes (work location on file with USCIS) after we take NAPLEX.

[Rammy]

Well Friends for Pharmacy Interns USCIS grant approval for one year, once one gets the Pharmacist License, extension of approval for three years can be done, so it is not a big deal, just a formality. So don't worry and enjoy your moments....Rammy

[jopaul23]

Hai Rammy,
I have a query about this visa extension.What happens if someone did not pass the naplex exam within 1 year and in Florida state ,internship is for 2300 hrs that means it will take almost 1 year and 2 months to complete(40hrs a week).So if we don't pass the exam,will the visa be revoked or can the visa be extended?.Please reply. Thank you

[MASHURA]

Hi Yann
Thanks for the information. I was sponsored by Walgreens too for Yuma, Arizona. Where will you be working and have you heard anything from your walgreens supervisor and foreign pharmacist coordinator? I`m thinking of going for H1B visa stamping next 1-2 week, has anyone done that yet? When do u guys plan to travel to the US for those outside the US.

[yannl]

Hi Mashura! I will be assigned in North CA. I am already here in MN, USA so we'll be relocating to CA in October. How much rate did they offer you for AZ? Good luck on your visa stamping!

[Rammy]

Hai Rammy,
I have a query about this visa extension.What happens if someone did not pass the naplex exam within 1 year and in Florida state ,internship is for 2300 hrs that means it will take almost 1 year and 2 months to complete(40hrs a week).So if we don't pass the exam,will the visa be revoked or can the visa be extended?.Please reply. Thank you[/quote]


Hi,

Nothing to worry about that, your lawyer has to prove that you need more than a year to complete 2300 hours of internship, it is practically impossible to finish those hours with in one year by working 40 hours a week. Just when the lawyer applys for extension your recent pay stubs and intern hours finished should be submitted as evidence. Hope this would help you.

[jopaul23]

Hi Rammy,

Thanks for the reply.Is it possible to extend the visa if one did not pass NAPLEX within one year?.

[JMJ]

USCIS issues visa based on request in I -129 for a max period of 3 years at a time. H1B could be extended for another 3 years (total 6 years). Your attorney will be indicating the dates of intended employment in I-129. If it is for one year then visa will be for one year. Your attorney can file an extension later once the visa is issued. Maximum allowed period is 6 years. My friend from riteaid told me that his attorney applied for 3 years of intended employment for internship and its approved for 3 years. The years depend on your attorney not on USCIS.