Using the remainder portion of H1B

[ivamshik]

Need urgent help on followign case.

 

 

I have a question regarding H1B remainder time.

 

I got H1 approved in 2006October.

 

IN year 2008 , I moved to H4.

 

I would like to know if we can use remainder time of H1B ( 3+ years ) so that I do not have to go under the cap. Also the employer is going to be different.

 

Also Is there any expiry date for it. I mean can I do the same even in 2020 with the same petition.

 

Your answer is greatly appreciated.

 

Thanks

Vamshi

 

[jairichi]

Need urgent help on followign case.

 

 

I have a question regarding H1B remainder time.

 

I got H1 approved in 2006October.

 

IN year 2008 , I moved to H4.

 

I would like to know if we can use remainder time of H1B ( 3+ years ) so that I do not have to go under the cap. Also the employer is going to be different.

 

Also Is there any expiry date for it. I mean can I do the same even in 2020 with the same petition.

 

Your answer is greatly appreciated.

 

Thanks

Vamshi

A new employer can file a cap exempt H1B petition anytime and on approval you would get 6 years - time spent in US on H1B status. It is possible in 2020 unless immigration rules are changed.

[ivamshik]

Thank a lot jairichi.

 

Your answer is crisp and clear.