About H1b Status

[srivanth]

Hi
My friend has got her H1b in Oct 2008. As she did not get a project she changed her status to H4. till date(i.e 2012 means almost 4 years and she do not have any payslips ) she is on h4 status. Now she
wants to try for a job. Incase if she gets a job
1. Is it possible for her to apply for H1B transfer. what is the % of success of approval?
2. Some of consultancies are saying that it is good for her to apply a new H1b? why
3. how many years her H1b visa is valid?


Thanks in advance

[immihelp]

1. No. She is not H1 currently. Therefore, H1 transfer is not applicable. She has to go for fresh H1, subject to cap.
2. Read #1.
3. That depends upon the LCA duration of the sponsor employer.