L1b extn denied on 10Nov2012. Can I apply for fresh H1b in the April'13 H1b quota?

[anjala327]

Hi,

I was in the US for 2 yr 10mths on L1B. My L1b extn was denied on 10th Nov 2012.

My visa details:

- L1b visa expired on 25Aug2012

- L1 Extension submitted to USCIS on 05Jun2012

- RFE received on 20Aug2012

- Extension rejected in 10Nov2012

- Departed from the US on 19th Nov2012

My questions:

1) Can I apply for H1B immediately in the April'13 H1 quota or is there any cool off period?

2) Since I stayed until 19thNov after my extension denial, that is for 9 days after I got to know that extension was denied (as I had to close down all my things), will this cause any problem for the H1 approval now?

3) When I apply for H1b in April 2013 and if USCIS approves, will I be eligible for six-year stay in the US? Or am I eligible for only 3 years 2 months since I have previously stayed for 2yrs 10 months on L1b?

Thanks for your time and response.