My Employee's Work Visa Is Expiring. What Do I Do?

One of your key employees just told you their visa expires in sixty days. Or they came to you with a letter, a notice, or a deadline they cannot fully explain. You have two problems now: the legal one and the human one.

The Legal Problem

Depending on the visa type and timeline, your options may include:

• H-1B extension. If your employee is on H-1B and has not reached the six-year maximum, an extension can be filed. Premium processing (15 business days) is available.
• H-1B transfer. If the employee is changing roles or if a corporate restructuring affects their petition, a new H-1B may need to be filed.
• Change of status. Depending on the circumstances, changing to a different visa category may provide a bridge.
• PERM initiation. Starting the green card process demonstrates intent to permanently employ the worker, which can support H-1B extensions beyond year six.
• L-1 extension or transfer. For intracompany transferees approaching their maximum stay.

The Human Problem

The trust that employee placed in you by bringing this to you instead of quietly updating their resume — that is worth more than any single retention tool. How you respond to this moment determines whether that employee builds their future with your company or with someone else's.

What to Expect from BBA

We commit to giving you a direct answer at the first call:

• What your options are — specifically, not generally
• What the timeline looks like for each option
• What it costs — full cost, communicated before engagement

BBA handles PERM labor certifications, H-1B sponsorships, and Schedule A filings for employers across Texas. Partners Diego Bustillos and Adriana Bello are involved in every employer file.

Do Not Wait

Urgency changes the strategy, not the options. But every day you wait narrows those options further.

Request a Consultation Now. We will review your situation and give you a direct answer.

Related: Employer Immigration Services | PERM Labor Certification | H-1B Visa