On Friday, November 2, the President signed H.R. 2215, 21st Century Department of Justice Appropriations Authorization Act, into law. This bill includes a provision that allows H-1B visa holders to extend their stay beyond the statutory six-year period if a labor certification has been pending for at least 365 days. INS is expected to issue guidance shortly on the evidence required by petitioners seeking to take advantage of this provision. In the interim, ACIP advises members to consult with legal counsel on the potential benefits of this measure to your pending cases.
