2 H1B options

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Hey,

Would appreciate if someone can help me here.

case:
I am on L1B in US since 2007 with company A.
In 2008 another company B filed for my H1B. It got approved, but I never used it to join that company. I continue to be with company A on L1B.
Now my L1B is due for extension. I am going to ask my company A to make an H1 instead of extending the L1. I guess I have 2 choices:
1. ask my company A to re-petition for H1 given by company B
or
2. just file for a new H1 as the quota is still not full.

What are pros & cons of each approach ? what should I opt for ?

Thanks!

[txh1b]

Was the H1b approved a COS? This is important detail that everyone misses which can drastically change the answer.

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Yes, my previous H1b was approved as COS.
But I didnt use it because I re-entered US on L1B.

Will be great if you can identify the best approach here ?

Thank you!

[txh1b]

1 or 2 are both possible. No specific pros or cons. They are all treated the same.

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Thank you !
You are very helpful!