L1 to H1B Clock Reset

[shambhurajesh]

Hi ,

my query regarding the clock reset to get full 6 years on H1B

I stayed in usa on L1B visa for 5 years and returned to India on Jun 4th 2022

Now This year if I want to apply for H1B did I get full 6 years 

1) since by lottery time I won’t be completing thst 365 days outside USA

2) If I file my petition on Jun 5th onwards then I might be eligible since I completed 365 days 

 

So please help me regarding this ?

 

[pontevecchio]

To get a full term of 6 years, you will need to apply for a c ap subject H1 in 2024.

[JoeF]

The clock only resets if you are abroad for at least a year before the H1 petition is filed. The date of filing is what matters.