H1 B Extension from India

[subinbabu]

I am currently in India with valid H1 visa stamped until July 2013...I left US during July 2012 and can you please let me know if I am eligible for H1 visa extension during 2013 and how long will I be extended as the time I left US, I completed 5 years in US.I was earlier on L1 B and used my L1 B and extension ie 5 years and the applied for H1 which they initially granted for 1 year..But I had to leave US as my project got over..

Please let me know how I can proceed..

Appreciate your help

Thanks

Subin Babu

[pontevecchio]

A sponsor is eligible to apply a H1 petition for you for a potential start date not before October,1 2013.

[rohang]

you have Visa or 797? till July 2013?