Valid I-140,3 months left in current H1, seeking 7th year H1

[newtogc]

Hi List

I have a valid I-140( has been active 180+ days) sponsored by my current employer and the current H1-B(6th year) has only 3 months left.My employer is not going to file  a new 3 year H1-B so I've started interviewing for jobs. One of the recruiters mentioned that employers look for at least 6 moths remaining in the current H1-B   for a sponsoring a new visa . I told him it doesn't really matter how much time is left in my current H1 as the new employer can get a new 3 year H1B.  Am I right?

Thanks for your time!

[NotAnAttorney]

Yes, you are right, having an approved 140, you may get 3 years when new employer files for your petition.

[newtogc]

With the new rules, Does it matter if my current employer withdraws the I-140 petition ( has been active for 180+ days)?