Apply for H1 after being in H4 for 6years

[Arati123]

Hi

I am planning to apply for H1B this year and the consultancy I've approached says that I have exhausted my 6yrs of H status by being on H4 and so not eligible to apply for H1.

Is this correct? If so, is there any alternative available. Please advise.

Thanks

arathi

[raghvi]

Hi

I am planning to apply for H1B this year and the consultancy I've approached says that I have exhausted my 6yrs of H status by being on H4 and so not eligible to apply for H1.

Is this correct? If so, is there any alternative available. Please advise.

Thanks

arathi

There is no such rule that if you have been on H4 for 6 Years you are in eligible for H1.

This is my opinion not legal advice.