QUESTION
Is all the H1B that went through lottery/cap always eligible for 6 years?
Asked on Mar 17th, 2014 on Labor and Employment - New Jersey
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If L1B stay is counted towards H1B 6 years, is there a way to separate the L1B from H1B to claim the remainder of the H1B 6 years?
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H-1B is 6 years, any time spent in L-1A/B status is counted toward those same 6 years.
Answered on Apr 08th, 2014 at 8:54 PM
I do not answer immigration questions. Know nothing about it.
Answered on Mar 19th, 2014 at 10:08 AM
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The L-1B is good for 5 years. The H-1B is good for six years. You can only be in the U.S. for six years in H and L status. Please note that this does not include recaptured time or for additional years you can get if the green card (PERM) filing is made in a timely manner whereby one years extensions can be obtained if a PERM is pending for 365 days or the I-140 is approved and you can ask for a 3 year H-1B extension. For example, if you have spent two years in L-1B and then changed your status to H-1B then (for example) you will only be allowed to have 4 more years in H-1B status. We trust that this information is helpful but caution you to seek the assistance of a qualified immigration law practitioner to assist you with regard to your matter as immigration issues tend to have many nuances.
Answered on Mar 19th, 2014 at 10:03 AM