L1B to H1B ( Fresh ) under same Employer

[kappuc29]

Hello All,

Please respond on below questions:

1. I am on L1B ( working in US right now on it ) which will expire in Nov 2012, So rather then going for extension is it possible that my same employer will file fresh H1B for me?

2. If I'll get my fresh H1B then for how many more years i can stay in USA?..I will complete my 3 years on L1B in Nov 2012.

Thanks much in advance!

[kalyan_ac]

1) YES

2) 3 more years.