H1 to H4 COS while H1 transfer pending

[Vipasha]

Company A has filed my H1b which was approved and active from Oct 1st 2020. I was laid off from company A on August (due to covid).
Company B is going to file my H1 transfer on Oct 1st. If I file for H1 to H4 COS on Nov 15th (still within the gap period)

Will my H1 registration number still be valid and will I be exempt from the H1B quota for the next 6 years?
Will I be subjected to counseling when I transfer from H1 to H4?

[rkk09]

Hi,
Here is my response.
Will my H1 registration number still be valid and will I be exempt from the H1B quota for the next 6 years?
Answer: If you got H1B approval and later if you do change of status then at any time within 6 years you can again file H1B change of status which will not come under CAP quota.
Will I be subjected to counseling when I transfer from H1 to H4?
Answer: I dont understand this question. But, my assumption is consular processing. If so, Unless you need consular processing it will not be considered.
Thanks