H1B visa Expiration and duration of stay at USA

[deb_amitava]

Hi Team,

I got my H1b petition on December 2003 but I entered USA May 2006. My petition got extended 2nd time and valid upto October 2009.My I-94 also valid up October 2009.
I am staying USA during last 02 years .
Should I need to leave USA October 2009 as my visa and I-94 will be expire on October 2009.
I came to know that I can stay USA for 06 years with H1B.What I need to do for that?


Regards
Amitava

[txh1b]

You have 6 years of "usable" H1b. Any period spent outside the US can be recaptured by applying for another renewal.

[deb_amitava]

Can I reapply for petition extension ( 3rd time )before the current petition expired ?

[txh1b]

Extensions can be done unlimited times within the 6 years.

[deb_amitava]

What is the process for next petition extension like
When should I take the initiative?
Where to apply for next petition extension

[DMX17]

Your employer does it for you. Ask them. It's the same as the H1 petition. It can be done 6 months before your I-94 expires.