How to reset H1B clock

[kocejaxa]

Hi,

1. Can I reset H1b clock if I leave the USA for one year after 5 years on H1b instead of using all 6 years?
2. Can I be in any country I want for 1 year or do I have to be in my home country?
3. After 1 year I will apply for new H1b. Do I get 6 years again or do I only get 1 year (because I reset the clock after only 5 years)?
4. Can I apply for new H1b if I have not completed 1 year outside US yet, as long as I will have completed it at the time when my new visa starts?
5. Are there delays to get new H1b after resetting the clock and coming back or do i actually only have to leave 1 year?

[jnk]

1. Yes.
3. New H1b then 6yrs.

Please read similar thread,

http://www.immihelp.com/forum/showthread.php/67532-Exstension-of-expired-H1B-and-clock-reset

[raghvi]

Hi,

1. Can I reset H1b clock if I leave the USA for one year after 5 years on H1b instead of using all 6 years?
2. Can I be in any country I want for 1 year or do I have to be in my home country?
3. After 1 year I will apply for new H1b. Do I get 6 years again or do I only get 1 year (because I reset the clock after only 5 years)?
4. Can I apply for new H1b if I have not completed 1 year outside US yet, as long as I will have completed it at the time when my new visa starts?
5. Are there delays to get new H1b after resetting the clock and coming back or do i actually only have to leave 1 year?

1. If by reset you mean getting fresh 6 years of H1, then thats not possible by merely staying out for a year. In order to get fresh 6 years eligibility you would need to file a fresh H1 under a new cap .
2. Outside US , doesn't matter where.
3. Read answer 1.
4. The one year period is between your last date in US and application of next petition.
5. What kind of delays?

This is my opinion not legal advice