USCIS has announced that once an I-140 petition is approved for at least 180 days, the approval will not be revoked even if the employer withdraws it. This policy clarification is significant for H-1B visa holders, as it ensures that their priority date and ability to extend their H-1B status beyond six years remain unaffected.
Key Details:
- I-140 approval must be in place for at least 180 days.
- Employer withdrawal of the I-140 does not automatically revoke the approval.
- Affected individuals can retain their priority date.
- H-1B holders can extend their status beyond the usual six-year limit.
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Source: USCIS