Can I apply for 2 extensions in a row?

In general, yes. The H-1B visa is granted for a set period and can be renewed, subject to a maximum length of stay in that status. Within that limit, it is possible to request more than one extension in succession, depending on the employment situation and continued eligibility.

Things change as you approach the H-1B maximum stay. At that point, further extensions are typically tied to the progress of a green card (permanent residence) process:

• if an immigration process has already been approved at an advanced stage, additional extensions beyond the usual limit may be authorized;
• such extensions tend to be granted in shorter intervals while the adjustment of status is pending;
• without an active green card process, continued H-1B status generally cannot go beyond the established maximum stay.

Because the exact timeframes and conditions are set by the authorities and may change, the safest approach is to confirm the current rules with USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) or a qualified professional before planning consecutive extensions.

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