Remainder option in H1b

[prasxy]

Hi,

I have H1B stamped already from an "employer A". I didn't travel to US even once. My visa has got the validity period from June 2007 to Sep'2009.

My Questions:
If I go to US in january 2009, Can I claim for the months, (ie. from June 007 to Dec 2008) which i did not use, according to the remainder option?

As market situation is not good, I keep postponing my travel.
1. Will I have any problem in renewal of my H1b visa?
2. What kind of problem I may have in port of entry?
3. Could you tell me about I94 and it's validity with respect to my visa's validity?

[txh1b]

1. No
2. Prove that the job exists with your employer for the delay. A new offer letter would be needed.
3. Visa is just an entry pass. Once you enter US, the date of I-94 is what matters. Generally, I-94 date matches the visa or petition dates for H1b. That can be extended when it nears expiration or 6 months prior on a H1b.

[prasxy]

Regarding Remainder Option

Thanks for your reply.

I want to know about the remainder option in H1b and whether i can use it in my case.. Becuase I did not enter US even once.

Could you advice me more on this ?

[txh1b]

Yes.