Duration of stay calculation on H1B

[prospectiveinfo]

Hi,

 

I had come on H1B in year 2000-2004 after which I went back to home country. After 10 years I came back on a new H1B petition with a new employer in 2013. My current H1b is valid till 2016 . Can I extend my H1B beyond 2016 ? Will my earlier stay (4.5 years ) be counted towards H1B duration or not?

 

Thanks & Regards,

prospectiveinfo

[jairichi]

Hi,

 

I had come on H1B in year 2000-2004 after which I went back to home country. After 10 years I came back on a new H1B petition with a new employer in 2013. My current H1b is valid till 2016 . Can I extend my H1B beyond 2016 ? Will my earlier stay (4.5 years ) be counted towards H1B duration or not?

 

Thanks & Regards,

prospectiveinfo

As it as a new cap subject H1B petition that was filed in 2013 your clock was reset and you are eligible for 6 years.