Bala Krishna gummadi
2h
H1B cap ended 01/26, filed I140 premium and EB2 NiW
> My H1B 6th yr maxed out on 05Feb2026 and I94 Expired on employer "A" i797A petition
> Based on PERM, my current full time employer "A", filed a 7th yr H1B Extension on 08Jan2026 on regular process before maxed out.
> Employer "B" filed PERM on 24Aug2024, it was approved on 16Dec2025.
> Employer "B" filed an I140 petition on premium on 13Jan2026 but confirmed that payment had been completed on 16Jan2026. Neither receipt number nor status received so far from employer "B"
> Employer "A" filed EB2-NIW filed on 6Nov2025 on premium but received RFE and response received by USCIS on 04Feb2026. I do have the least hope of approval.
What are the options I do have now?
If I wanted to continue to work with Employer "A" (Fulltime)?
If I want to switch to employer B? Should I be required to move on to employer B?
Any other possible options to extend H1B using I-140 if approved with employer "A"
Can I get an I140 petition number or approval copy if employer "B" does not want to share
What if I140 has not even filed yet or gets RFE/Denial?
Can I upgrade the 7th year H1B extension to premium to get a valid i94 to transfer to Employer "B", then when would be the best time to upgrade? What if H1B 7th Yr extension gets RFE/denial and what are the chances?
Any scope to file 8th year H1B extension with Employer A to continue to work until i get I140 approval or bridge petitions can file? or any other VISA to continue to work. (my wife and kids are on H4 dependent)
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