Timeframe of cap exemption & validity of a new H-1B visa for former H-1B holder

[krishnakumarg]

I have a specific question regarding the timeframe of the cap exemption granted for the H1-B visa. I read various conflicting/confusing articles on this online that the timeframes become all confusing and muddled due to verbiage.

I have held a H1-B visa from October 1, 2012 through June...

[JerryLee]

Hi guys

I am currently working for a non-profit org A with a cap exempt h1. I am considering jumping to another non-profit org B. I think B can sponsor my h1b. Got some questions.

1) Can my cap exempt h1b from A be transferred to B, or should B file a new h1b for me?...

[Sid07]

Hi,

This forum has been really helpful in covering quite a few topics and queries the answers to which aren't easily accessible. I would like to know your thoughts on my scenario mentioned below:

I got my 1st H1B Visa in October 2008 on which I worked till August 2009 (11...

[m00se]

I had an H1B in 2006. I only used 8 months of it before I got accepted to graduate school.

I went back to school to to get my masters and phd and have been on F1 since then.

Am I exempt from the cap?
I was told I was only exempt from the cap if I had been counted...

[ghava]

Hi,

I am being considered for employment by a state-level department of agriculture for a specialized position which requires unique international experience. But I suspect they might not wait until Apr 2014 to file H1b visa. So, if I need to get hired immediately, would like to know:...

[sathish_selvam]

Hello Friends,

I was initially on H1 B from JUL 2007 - May 2009. Then Went Back to India and the Visa Expired.

Then came back on L1B in Oct 2009 and have visa valid till Sep 2012 and I94 till Apr 2014.

A new company Y is approaching for a h1b visa now. Can...

[krisho007]

Hi,

I worked in US on a H1B in June-Dec 2006 for 6 months. The H1 stamp/I94 had a validity from April 2006 to March 2008.

Now I am applying for H1B. Is my current petition exempt from H1 cap?

Thanks
Krishna