Sample H1B Extension under AC21

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H-1B Extension under AC21

RE: I-129 Petition for Nonimmigrant Petition—Extension of Status
Petitioner: ABC Company
Beneficiary [Your name]
Job Site: [location]
Job Title: [_________ Engineer]

Dear Sir or Madam:

Please accept this letter and corresponding documents in support of ABC Company’s I-129 Petition for Nonimmigrant Petition on behalf of [your name]. [Your Name] is currently employed at ABC Company as [job title] in valid H-1B status through [date]. Our company [has an approved Labor Certification / or approved I-140] for [your name] that was filed on [date], more than 365 days prior to the completion of his/her six-year limit. We request that his H-1B status be extended to [date, 1 year if no approved I-140, or 3 years] under the pertinent section of AC21 that allows foreign nationals to extend their H-1B visa status beyond the 6-year statutory limit.

THE PETITIONER’S BUSINESS

[A paragraph or two about the company and its financial information.]

JOB DESCRIPTION

We wish to employ [your name] as a [job title] in our [City, State] office. As a [job title], [your name] will be responsible for [list 5 or 6 key job responsibilities, including knowledge/skills utilized].

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

All engineering positions at [ABC company] require that the applicant possess at least a baccalaureate degree, thus we consider the position of [job title] to be a specialty occupation, pursuant to 8 C.F.R. §214.2(h). In some instances, additional requirements such as an advanced degree and/or prior work experience are required due to the sophistication of a specific project or job duties.

BENEFICIARY’S QUALIFICATIONS

[Your name] earned a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering from [name of university]. [Your name] is clearly qualified for the position of [job title]. On the basis of [Your name’s] education and his extensive specialized knowledge, [ABC Company] is requesting favorable consideration of its H-1B petition filed on his behalf.

Enclosed, please also find the following forms and documents for your review:

• A check made payable to the Department of Homeland Security in the amount of $320.00 (I-129).
• Form I-129 and I-129 Supplement H.
• H-1B Data Collection & Filing Fee Exemption Form (Form I-129DC).
• Certified Labor Condition Application.
• Copy of ABC Company’s [Labor Certification or I-140 receipt or approval notice].
• Copy of Mr. [LAST NAME’s] educational documents.
• Copy of Mr. [LAST NAME’s] resume.
• Copy of Mr. [LAST NAME’s] I-94 card, visa, and biographical page of his passport.
• Copy of [ABC Company’s] financial information.

We respectfully request approval of our H-1B petition so that [your name] may continue his employment with ABC Company as [job title].

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at [number] or [email].

Very truly yours,

[Company Signatory’s Name]

[Title]