H1-H4-H1 Conversion Questions

[casablanca2010]

I got my H1B approved in October 2009. However I converted the same to H4 in December 2009. I have been on H4 since then and the expiry of the H4 is now tied to my husband's H1. Now I am looking for a job and would reconvert back to H1B. Lets say I reconvert in Aug 2011. In this case can I

a) Start working immediately or will I be subject to quota?

b) How many years would be left on my H1B considering that I was on H1B only for three months?

Please provide your valuable feedback.

Thanks

[pontevecchio]

a. It is possible to start on approval.

b. 6 years minus three months in total with no period more than three years.