I have H4 stamped till August 2013. Can I apply for new H1B this April when my appeal for last year's H1B is pending ?

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   Barbara MarcouillerPro

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   Answered March 18, 2013 18:25. 1. Yes, you can apply while the appeal is pending.
   2. Yes, you must make sure you do not have gaps in your status, so do be careful to apply in time to extend the H-4 before it expires.

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   J Ferrari

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   Answered March 18, 2013 18:28. An employer can file a petition. For USCIS to change your status, you must be in status on September 30th. Otherwise, you will need to obtain an H-1B visa stamp abroad after the petition is approved and before you can begin work.
   
   Your employer needs to retain an experienced immigration lawyer to review all the facts, advise them, and handle the case. Your employer can find one through http://www.ailalawyer.com.

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   Answered March 18, 2013 18:26. You asked this quesiton before. yes, but will have to go through a consulate. You will be CAP subject.

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