H1b validity after transfer

[alpsds1980]

Hi,

My current H1b gets expired on Sep 15th 2013.

My question is -

If i get my visa transferred right now, will i get the new visa validity till Sep 15th 2013 or will i get the validity for 3 years ?

I also have my I-140 approved.

Thanks for your expert advice.

Alpesh

[pontevecchio]

You are potentially entitled to a 3 year extension.

[alpsds1980]

Hi pontevecchio,

Thank you for your reply.

This is surprising. Actually i am in the 6th year of my H1B with my current employer. And my I-140 is for my current employer.

Even then i will get the 3 yrs extension if i get transferred to new employer?

Thanks

[SameerH1Bworker]

Yes, you MAY get 3 years extension even with new employer ONLY IF new employer can show 3 years of work contract + submits your I-140 to uscis with H1B transfer forms

[pontevecchio]

As long as the I-140m is not revoked you are entitled to H1 extensions.

[0407]

based on approved I-140 you will get unlimited H1b extensions (typically 3 years at a time). Petitioning

employer need not be the petitioner of I-140. Your I-140 should not have been withdrawn when

extension is sought. Also, Priority Date of I-140 should not be current