Latest time to re-enter in US based on visa validity till April 1st 2013

[ravibrahmbhatt]

Hi,

May I know the latest time to re-enter in US based on visa validity till April 1st 2013?

I also would like to know what is the time frame to apply for an H1-B extension if the petition is expiring on April 1st 2013 (assuming that I re-enter in US in the end of Jan-2013)?

Thank you,

Ravi

[wiweq]

You can enter in USA any time before the visa expiry date.

H1b extension can be filed 3 months before expiry. H1b extension is nothing but a new H1b petition with same employer and duties.

[pontevecchio]

You can enter anytime within the validity of the visa if you have proof of the validity of the job as they will look closely if you enter much later than the time of H1 approval.. Extensions mean another petition and can be filed up to 6 months before the expiry.