Comment by proberts

1. No. An H-1B can only be extended beyond the 6-year max-out period by recapturing time spent outside or by being in the green card (and being far enough along in this process). 2. For layoffs to be relevant - that is, for them to impact an employer's ability to file PERM applications - they must be in the same or similar occupation as the sponsored PERM occupation and be in the same geographic area.