H1B Validity (more than 6 years?)

[uday029]

Hello All,

I have a question regarding the validity of H1B. I changed jobs in November of 2013 and my H1B transfer was approved without any issues. The I-797A stated the H1B validity dates - from 01/09/2014 to 10/06/2016. The Form I-94 that came with I-797A also has the same dates for my H1B validity.

The only issue is that, it adds up to more than 6 years of H1B. My H1B started in November of 2008. The only time I was not on H1B was when I got laid off in 2011 and I changed my status to B1 for about 4 months. So do I have a valid H1B until 2016?

Any help is highly appreciated. Thanks.

[raghvi]

Hello All,

I have a question regarding the validity of H1B. I changed jobs in November of 2013 and my H1B transfer was approved without any issues. The I-797A stated the H1B validity dates - from 01/09/2014 to 10/06/2016. The Form I-94 that came with I-797A also has the same dates for my H1B validity.

The only issue is that, it adds up to more than 6 years of H1B. My H1B started in November of 2008. The only time I was not on H1B was when I got laid off in 2011 and I changed my status to B1 for about 4 months. So do I have a valid H1B until 2016?

Any help is highly appreciated. Thanks.

First calculate the time you have already spent physically in US in valid H1 status.

Even if one gets an extended petition , or visa, or I-94 , beyond the 6 Years limit, it is your responsibility to ensure you dont exceed the 6 Year H1 limitation.

This is my opinion not legal advice.