Clock Reset

[jaya.balu]

Hi,

I was in USA on L1-B from Feb 2010 to May 2013 for 3 years 3 months. Now, my company is processing my L1-B Visa and got stamping date in Feb, 2014. If I travel to US during June 2014 (if my L1-B VISA gets approved), 1 year clock will reset? Here, I am attending L1-B stamping before completion of 1 year outside of the USA. But planning to travel after completion of 1 Year outside of USA, if my VISA gets approved.

[raghvi]

Hi,

I was in USA on L1-B from Feb 2010 to May 2013 for 3 years 3 months. Now, my company is processing my L1-B Visa and got stamping date in Feb, 2014. If I travel to US during June 2014 (if my L1-B VISA gets approved), 1 year clock will reset? Here, I am attending L1-B stamping before completion of 1 year outside of the USA. But planning to travel after completion of 1 Year outside of USA, if my VISA gets approved.

If you are planning to travel and work only Post 1 Year completion then I believe the I129S that you take to the consulate should have the Dates of Intended employment of June and beyond not before.

This is my opinion not legal advice.

[jaya.balu]

Thanks for quick response Raghvi. If my I129 does not have post May dates and if I travel after post May, can I go for VISA Extension after completion of my VISA Period. Though my I129 does not have post May date, I am planning to stay in India till May to reset clock. Does this help for VISA Extension or VISA Transfer after completion of my VISA Expiry?