Previously in L1B Currently In H1 Visa -Eligibility years?

[Nicky paul]

Hi,

My husband got his new H1 Visa in October 2011,previously he was in U.S with L1B visa from November 2008 to September 2011 and got the H1B visa with in a month time.So this past L1 Visa(3 years) will be clubed or counted for the eligibility of 6 years stay remaining in H1B Visa or he have the full eligibility of 6 years for this new H1 visa,Please post the answer.

Thanks for your effort in advance

Nicky

[raghvi]

Hi,

My husband got his new H1 Visa in October 2011,previously he was in U.S with L1B visa from November 2008 to September 2011 and got the H1B visa with in a month time.So this past L1 Visa(3 years) will be clubed or counted for the eligibility of 6 years stay remaining in H1B Visa or he have the full eligibility of 6 years for this new H1 visa,Please post the answer.

Thanks for your effort in advance

Nicky

L1+H1 can only be for 6 Years. In this case his 3 Years L1 stay would be counted and his current H1 will be valid for 3 years. If you need a fresh 6 years stay he needs to stay outside US for a continuous period of 1 Year. This is my opinion not legal advice.

[Nicky paul]

Thanks for the reply,hope this is correct