Asked 5 months ago - Cincinnati, OH
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My H1B resulted in administrative processing after interviewing with US consulate in Tokyo. with this, I have following questions. Thank you in advance.
1. is it legal to continue working remotely and get paid while my case is in Admin. Processing?
2. my original refusal paperwork says "if you have not heard from the visa section within 45 days following your interview." does this mean 45 calendar days or 45 business days?
3. How long can this process take as the average? (if you ever experienced)
4. If my case gets denied;
a. can I still come back to the US with ESTA and a return ticket to prepare moving to my home country?
b. I am also currently processing an EB3 greencard application(I have I-140). does this get affected?
c. what kind of options do I have to re-obtain H1B?
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An initial H-1? An extension? A visa stamp from a COS that took place in the US?
Without all the facts it is difficult to give good answers. So, please understand that these are guesses that shouldn't be relied on too much.
You should talk to the lawyer that did the H papers.
1. Yes, probably
2. Calendar
3. There is no average ...each case is unique. I've heard of it taking 6-9 months sometimes
4.a. Probably not ... ESTA requires that you haven't been denied a visa
b. Probably not
c. Talk to the lawyer who prepared the H papers ... if you don't trust/like that lawyer ... hire a new one.
