3 years on L1->6 Months on H4->3 year on H1b visa, Is the L1b stay counted?

[nineballs]

Hi,

I came to the US in April 2009 on L1B with a 3 year Visa. I went back to India after 3 years in March 2012.(During these 3 years, I went back to India on vacation twice for a month each time).

Now, I came to the US in May 2012 on H4 visa and applied for a new H1 visa. I got the visa which is valid from 1st Oct 2012 to 30th Sep 2015.Now, My question is - Is my earlier stay of 3 years on L1 visa counted towards 6 year limit of H1 Visa?

Will I able to extend my H1 visa beyond Sep 30th 2015 without needing an approved I140? Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

[JoeF]

The time on L1 is counted towards the 6 years.

[sakthikalaivanan]

Yes, it is accounted.

[rejikular]

it would have not been accounted if there was a gap of 1 year between or your were out for a year from US but in ur case you were not so it will be counted.