H1 to H4 and Back to H1 Transfer

[sandy_ts89]

Hi

I am currently on H1 (Company A) and want to go to H4 and then back to H1 from Company B. I have below questions regarding this:

1. Is there any time duration to get back to H1 from H4.
2. Once i am on H4 , Can i still go back to H1 of Company B even if company A revokes my visa.
3. Is there any risk if i want to go from H1 to H4 and then back to H1 (different Employer). Are there chances of rejection.
4. Do i need to apply for H1 lottery or i can just apply for H1 transfer since i already have H1 visa.

Appreciate Your help.

Thanks

[shervin143]

1. Is there any time duration to get back to H1 from H4.
>>> Yes. H1B CAP is valid for 6 years. If you want to utilize that H1B CAP it has to be done within that time frame or you will need to go through a new CAP (quota).

2. Once i am on H4 , Can i still go back to H1 of Company B even if company A revokes my visa.
>>> Yes.

3. Is there any risk if i want to go from H1 to H4 and then back to H1 (different Employer).
>>> Nope.

Are there chances of rejection.
>>> That depends on the documents employer B submits.

4. Do i need to apply for H1 lottery or i can just apply for H1 transfer since i already have H1 visa.
>>> No need to go through lottery again.

[raghvi]

1. Is there any time duration to get back to H1 from H4.
>>> Yes. H1B CAP is valid for 6 years. If you want to utilize that H1B CAP it has to be done within that time frame or you will need to go through a new CAP (quota).

2. Once i am on H4 , Can i still go back to H1 of Company B even if company A revokes my visa.
>>> Yes.

3. Is there any risk if i want to go from H1 to H4 and then back to H1 (different Employer).
>>> Nope.

Are there chances of rejection.
>>> That depends on the documents employer B submits.

4. Do i need to apply for H1 lottery or i can just apply for H1 transfer since i already have H1 visa.
>>> No need to go through lottery again.

The biggest hindrance is that a H1 to H4 can take Months and there is no premium processing. The fastest way to move to H4 is leave US an re enter on a valid H4 visa.

This is my opinion not legal advice.

[sandy_ts89]

Thanks for the information guys

Thanks for the information guys