H1B transfer: "Cancelled Without Prejudice"

[srh80]

I have a H1B stamp on my passport from Infosys which was valid from Jun 2004 to Jan 2007.

I left Infosys and while getting a B1 stamped in Jun 2005, the H1 was "Cancelled without prejudice". After that I stamped a F1 Visa for masters - Now my Masters is complete and I was wondering if that previous H1B can be transferred and renewed?

Please help me know if there is anyway i can avoid the cap.

Thanks,

[DMX17]

Yes, you can use the old H1. You may not be cap subject and your employer can file your H1 any time and you may get the remainder H1 time (which I believe is full 6 yr in your case). Search FAQs on Immihelp H1 section.

Also see this:

http://www.immihelp.com/forum/showthread.php?t=41096

[srh80]

Thanks

I believe this is valid even though I have never worked on my old H1B ever? One of my friends who was in a similar situation did get his Visa renewed. I was just in doubt because it has expired more than a year ago...

I will speak to an attorney on this. Thanks,

[pathangi]

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hi srh80

Have u tried this option to get cap exempt. Can you please let me know the possibilties and the consultants who already did this.