Need help - H1-H4-H1

["abc234"]

Hi,
I was working on my H1 from Jan'10 to Aug'11. Then I changed my status to H4 based on my husband's H1. My H1 and I-797 expired in Aug'12. I would like to know do I need to file new H1 or can I reinstate my previous H1? Please let me know if more details are required.
Thank you.

[thomas.e.nisha]

Need help - H1-H4-H1

As far as i know, You need to file a new H1. Reinstate or COS is only allowed if your H1 would not have expired by now.

[kabkaba]

The above is not true.
Every H1 petition is a new petition. In your case it will be a cap-exempt petition because you have been cap counted. Any employer can file for you any time.

["abc234"]

Need Help - H1- H4- H1

Thank you for the quick responses.

[Garima Chandra]

Hi,
I was working on my H1 from Jan'10 to Aug'11. Then I changed my status to H4 based on my husband's H1. My H1 and I-797 expired in Aug'12. I would like to know do I need to file new H1 or can I reinstate my previous H1? Please let me know if more details are required.
Thank you.

Mine was the same case as your's and the company filed my H1-b as COS.

["abc234"]

Need Help - H1-H4-H1

Mine was the same case as your's and the company filed my H1-b as COS.

Hi Garima,
Thank you for your reply. May I have your e-mail ID/ Contact no, I would like to have word with you if possible. That would be great help for me.
Best Regards.

[bng1019]

H1 to H4 transfer

Hello,

I got H1B visa stamped in Oct'2014 but company did not find any assignment so I ended up getting H4 visa stamped with using H1B visa. During my H4 interview consulate officer cancelled valid H1B visa stamp.

Do i still eligible for H1B Cap - Exempt once I am in US and start looking for job or I have to go through lottery system again ?