H-1B 6 Years question

asad_raza5367

New Member
Hello everyone,

I have a question about my H1B Status.

I am from Canada and I first came to the U.S. in 2005

This is my employment history in the U.S. :

Employer Dates Total Visa

Medical College of Wisconsin July 2005 - Nov 2007 2 yrs, 5 months H-1B
Glenwood Resource Center March 2008 - March 2009 1 year, 1 month H-1B

Total 3 yrs, 6 months

Now essentially I have worked for 3 yrs and 6 months on an H1B visa.

The times I was not working I was either back in Canada or in the U.S. visiting on B-2 tourist visa.

I am trying to seek employment and get sponsored for H-1B again.

* My question is: Since H-1B can be used for a maximum of 6 years, do I have 2 yrs and 6 months left?

OR because I came July 2005, does my H-1B expire 6 years from that day, that being July 2011 ?

Not sure about this so I wanted to ask, thank you

A. Raza
 
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