COS from H4-H1B

[bhavani9]

Hello,
Below is my scenario, please clarify:

Applied H1B from India - In 2008
H1B approved without I-94 card and Valid from Oct-2008 to Sep-2011
Came USA on H4 as dependent.

If i apply COS now from H4-H1B:
1.Will my H1B valid only until Sep-2011 (or)
2.H1B will be valid from Nov-2010 to Nov-2013 ?? (from today to 3 years)

Please clarify? Thank you.

-Bhavani.

[shervin143]

H1B validity will be based on the project itenary provided by your employer. If your employer can show work only for 1 year, then you will get the COS approved only for 1 year. However H1B in total is for 6 years. So your employer (or any other employer for that matter) can keep applying for extension until it reaches 6 years on that CAP.