H4 to H1 conversion help

[sdhadvs]

Hi,

I have a question about converting from H4 to H1. I got my H1 in 2009 and I worked for about an year before converting to H4 status due to health reasons.  My h1 was approved till Nov 2012. Now I would like to work again and if I find a job, can I still activate my old H1 even though it was expired last year? If so do I need to apply through the same employer or any employer can sponsor me? Please help.

 

Thanks in advance

[jairichi]

Hi,

I have a question about converting from H4 to H1. I got my H1 in 2009 and I worked for about an year before converting to H4 status due to health reasons.  My h1 was approved till Nov 2012. Now I would like to work again and if I find a job, can I still activate my old H1 even though it was expired last year? If so do I need to apply through the same employer or any employer can sponsor me? Please help.

 

Thanks in advance

Yes. Any employer who is willing to offer you a job can file a cap exempt H1B petition

[sdhadvs]

Thanks for the reply jairichi