L1B + H1B clock reset

[samkru]

Hi,

Company A sponsored me L1B visa and I am in US on the following dates

JUN - 2007 to Aug - 2007 (6 months in India)

Feb - 2008 to May - 2008 (13 months in India)

Jun - 2009 to Mar - 2012 (now 11 months in India)

After I came back to India got my same Company A L1B extention stamped in my passport and have it valid till FEB - 2014. I also got H1B petition approved which is filed by Company B.

I want to travel to US in april with my L1B and later COS to Company B H1b. My Question is will my clock reset as I am in India for 1 year or it will not reset as I am using same old L1B which I already used for 3 years?

ThanQ for ur Response

[JoeF]

It would only reset with a new L1.

[itsmeusa]

@samkru - if you do COS to H1B, you will get full 6 years term.

[itsmeusa]

Also, there is no such thing as a clock reset. I had lots of misunderstanding of this clock reset as this term is heavily used with big Indian s/w companies and my uncle explained me in detail if there were any such clock reset thing, no one would ideally need a green card, just maintain H1 or L1, go to India for more than 1 year and reset the clock. But that's not how it works. Clock reset is the term used for the situation wherein you stay in India for more than 1 year and then if you have a "new" petition (H1 or L1), you get full term (6 years).

[samkru]

Thakyou everyone for quick help! @itsmeusa do u mean even if I enter US with my old L1B and file of COS to H1B Still I get full 6 years as per my understanding it is L1B + H1b for max 6 years. Correct me if I am wrong.

[itsmeusa]

@samkru - Yes, you will get full 6 years terms on COS from L1 to H1.

[Attorney_25]

Generally, to start a new 6-year period requires a new cap-subject H-1B petition. If a person instead re-enters and works using prior-approved L-1 and H-1B, he will only be allowed to finish out his first 6 years. Please consult with a qualified immigration attorney to review your options.

[mycase123]

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<div>L1B I94 Extension Premium,was the status on Feb 19th as "RFE"now 15day Premium Process clock stopped</div>

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<div>Initial Review </div>

<div>On February 25, 2013, the 15-day Premium Processing clock stopped on your I129, PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER. A notice was sent on this date explaining the specific reason for stopping the premium processing of your case. This notice will contain detailed information on further action required by you. Your premium processing receipt notice contains contact information for direct inquiries on your case.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></div>

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[mycase123]

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<div>Hi,</div>

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<div>L1B I94 Extension Premium,was the status on Feb 19th as &quot;RFE&quot;now 15day Premium Process clock stopped</div>

<div>I am not sure what doe this mean exactly, please help me...appreciated your help.</div>

<div>Initial Review</div>

<div>On February 25, 2013, the 15-day Premium Processing clock stopped on your I129, PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER. A notice was sent on this date explaining the specific reason for stopping the premium processing of your case. This notice will contain detailed information on further action required by you. Your premium processing receipt notice contains contact information for direct inquiries on your case.</div>

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<div>Thanks in advance</div>