Immigration experts concerned over delays in H-1B extension for Microsoft, Cognizant, Infosys: 'There has been no clarification'

Immigration experts flag H-1B processing delays for employees of Microsoft, Cognizant, and Infosys. Immigration attorneys Rahul Reddy and Emily Neumann expressed concern over some tech companies experiencing difficulties in getting H-1B extensions for their employees. Reddy said it is concerning as companies like Microsoft, Cognizant and Infosys employ a huge number of Indians, while Neumann pointed out that there has been no clarification or statement from the departments on this either. The USCIS is reportedly not honoring the premium processing timeline, the attorneys said in their latest weekly discussion.H-1 B extension and premium processingThe H-1B employer files Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, requesting an extension of the worker's H-1B status. USCIS specifically requires the petitioner to request an extension on the worker's behalf. The employer can file Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing Service, either together with the I-129 or after the I-129 has already been filed. The beneficiary cannot independently file the I-907 for an ordinary employer-sponsored H-1B; the petitioner or its authorized attorney files it.For an H-1B I-129, premium processing...