Regarding H1

[priya11]

I had H1 during 2000 and used it for 17 months and was away from US for one year(H1 got expired in 2003).Then came here thru H4 during 2003. But i wanted to do H1 for me now, since i had H1 before and out of US for one yr, how can i can claim for another H1?(only for the remaining yrs 6 yrs minus 17 months) which will not come under the cap.

I need some help in this regard.I would like to know whether i can apply for another H1 anytime and can work? And If I can Do it, How Can i Do ?

[Subramanya]

H1 issues

I had H1 during 2000 and used it for 17 months and was away from US for one year(H1 got expired in 2003).Then came here thru H4 during 2003. But i wanted to do H1 for me now, since i had H1 before and out of US for one yr, how can i can claim for another H1?(only for the remaining yrs 6 yrs minus 17 months) which will not come under the cap.

I need some help in this regard.I would like to know whether i can apply for another H1 anytime and can work? And If I can Do it, How Can i Do ?

Pls refer the following for more info..

---- If I'm reading your message right, then 6 years on your H1 have already been completed by 2006. You need to apply for a fresh H1 starting 2007.

---- However, if completion of the last date of your previous H1 is below 6 years (even 1 week) then you can apply for an extension or transfer without going for the new H1

Subramanya