H1 to H4 transfer and travel outside US

[arajesh19]

Hi,

I am considering transferring my visa from H1B to H4. If in future I need to transfer my visa back to H1B, would I be in the 65000 quota even if I travel to India or outside US after transferring to H4?

Your thoughts and replies will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

[Subramanya]

H1 B Cap

I am considering transferring my visa from H1B to H4. If in future I need to transfer my visa back to H1B, would I be in the 65000 quota even if I travel to India or outside US after transferring to H4?

Your thoughts and replies will be greatly appreciated.

---- If you within a 6 year period limit then it is not an issue and ther ewill be no cap. After 6 years if you do not renew/extend/transfer your H1 then your application for H1 will be considered to be fresh and it will fall under the cap

Subramanya

[arajesh19]

Hi Subramanya,

Thanks for your reply. I really appreciate it.

[swath]

I am also in a similar situation. so if we have not exhausted the 6 year limit,
then does it mean that i can switch back to the previous H1 from H4?

What forms do i need to fill to convert from H4 to the previous H1?
Thanks,
Swathi.

[harry675]

u need to file new petition through some consultant by paying full fee. then you will be able to retrieve ur old h1 petition