H1-B 6 years calculation

[nits_7809]

Hi,

I need a bit clarity on 6 years calculation for H1-B.

I got my H1-B issued in NOV-2005. I was working with the same company in US since and left US in DEC-2006 to work for the same company out of their India office (on Indian payroll). Currently, I am working with the same company in India. I now desire to join back in US.

I would like know if my 6 years H1-B validity calculated from the date it's issued + 6 calendar years or is it calculated based on the actual time I spent in US. If latter is the case, would it mean that I still have around 5 years left on my same H1-B and can go back and work on the same H1-B for next 5 years ?

Also, I would like to know is it possible to have this H1-B transferred to another company in US if I get any offer. If yes, what would be the process.

Thanks in advance for any answers/suggestions

[JoeF]

It is based on the time spent in the US.