Is renewal of H1-B after a break possible?

[asthu2003]

I had a H1-B visa for 4 years from Dec 2005 up until 2009 and I used it up until June 2009. Now, if a new employer has to do a H1-B will it count towards the cap and be a new one or considered an existing one to be extended?

Thanks in advance!

[livliv]

Since your last petition was within the last 6 years, you can claim cap-exemption. But you will only get the remainder time from the 6 years.