H1 Cap Exempt, cancellation w/o prejudice and a new B1

[pradeepb]

Hi All,

 

 

I got my H1 approval notice with petition validity from 01-Oct-2009 till 25-Aug-2012 for employer A. Stamping was issued on 22-Feb-2010. I never used it so far. The visa has

since expired.

 

I now work for employer B. They want me to apply for a B1 visa for a 3 month assignment in the US.

 

There are a few questions for which I need some help with. They are as below.

 

1. How much more time do I have to apply for a new cap exempt H1 application?

 

2. Will my expired H1 stamp get "Cancelled W/O Prejudice" when I go for B1 stamping?

 

3. Will that impact my application for a new cap-exempt visa later on by cancelling the remainder of the 6 year period?

 

Many thanks in advance for you answers.

 

Regards,

Pradeep

 

[t75]

Does your employer know that you plan to use this opportunity to look for an H1B job while in the US on his business?

[pradeepb]

Hi t75,

 

Oh, I never thought of that. However, I intend to apply for one towards end 2014.

 

My only concern revolves around the  "possible" cancellation of the remainder of the petition

 

validity period for my previous H1  when I go for the B1 stamping.

 

Will it have any impact on a new cap-exempt application?

 

Regards,

Pradeep