H1B Query : Urgent response is appreciated.

[Venkat5078]

Dear All,

I was allotted a H1 B petition and got stamped for the Visa in 2007, due to the hostile circumstances my employer discouraged me to travel. Now a US employer is ready to hire me, my question is still can i utilize the petition of 2007.

Your answer will help me in moving my cards faster.

Thanks and Regards,

Venakatesh.

[sivad]

your new US employer can file transfer of your H1b and once it is approved get it stamped and you can work in US.

[Venkat5078]

Hi,

Thanks for the response.

Sorry, I forgot to mention 1 thing. Over the petition the validity date was 21-Oct-10. Is the H1 petition valid for 6 years ?

Regards,

[livliv]

Since you have not used any time out of the total 6 years, (assuming you did not travel in L1 status) your new employer can use the previous cap number and file a cap exempt petition.

[Venkat5078]

livliv,

Now I am in on U.S. on my L1. But I never travelled to U.S. on the H1. Can I still use my H1 ?.

Regards

Hara

[livliv]

If you have not spent 6 years in the US in L1 status, any employer can file a cap-exempt H1 petition for you.