H1B Extension Documents Checklist – Sample Work Itinerary

Documents Required for H1B Extension

This USCIS H1B extension documents checklist can be used for H-1B transfer or amendment as well within USA.

If you are looking for Visa stamping in US Embassy, then you should follow the H1B Visa Interview Documents.

1. Form I-129 Application for non-immigrant H1B worker by Employer
2. LCA – Labor Condition Application
   1. Un-expired LCA from past H1B can be re-used but the total H1B term will be reduced by LCA validity.
3. Most Recent I94
   1. Check last approved H1B i797A for attached paper i94.
   2. Or if you last entered USA by any port of entry, download i94 from CBP website.
   3. Or if you got your i94 extended after passport renewal at any Land Border like Laredo, TX or San Diego, use your paper i94 copy.
4. Most Recent Entry to US Immigration Stamp – Check US immigration stamp in your Passport.
5. Last 3 Pay Stubs – Pay Slips or Salary Statement.
   • Last 3 bi-weekly pay stubs are fine to prove your maintenance of H1B status in case of H1B extension or transfer.
   • Legally, you can file for H1B transfer immediately after your H1B lottery approval on Oct 1, but, it is strongly recommended to at-least work for sponsoring employer for at-least 1 day to avoid RFE.
6. H1B Visa Stamps in Passport (If Any) – Color Copy
7. Education Degree and Mark Sheets.
   • Degree certificate is mandatory for H1B to prove you finished your education.
8. Current and OLD Passport Biometric Page
   • Passport page with Photo and address. Passport should be valid for at-least next 3 months.
   • All OLD Passports Biometric page are required.
9. (Optional) i140 receipt or approval –
   • Required only if you are filing H1B extension after 6 year quota
   • If your employer has not shared i140 with you, you can use USCIS FOIA request to extract i140 receipt copy.
10. Proof of Specialty Occupation – A letter from university professor attesting job requirements require special knowledge.
11. Proof of Employer Employee Relationship – Required for Third party consulting companies or EVC model.
12. Client Letter – A written letter from end client for the period of project/ work clearly mentioning start and end date.
13. H1B Work Itinerary – Third party consultants need to provide a detailed itinerary of work location.

The documents required may be more for your specific case to support your specific application an to avoid top reasons for H1B RFE.

Sample H1B Work Itinerary

Name of Employee: ABC Gupta