L1B 5 Yr Duration & H1 Conversion

[nshivakumar20]

Hi, I am currently on L1 B 2^nd extension and ending on Dec 2012 (Actual started Jan 2008) I have been in country from Mar 2008 to till Date with out leaving country I am sure I can convert to H1 b and Company A assured me to do H1 in 2012 quota if I can convert to H1b how long will H1 b will be valid for?

[srirangan]

L1B is valid for 5 years, after which one can be on H1b for a period of 1 year. Total stay should not be more than 6 years.