H1-h4-h1

[jkcnmr]

I'm currently on H-1B. I got laid off and trying to file for H4 visa through my wife. Can I switch back to H1B once I get a new job?

1. Will H4 to H1 be treated like new H1 under quota or H1 transfer?

 

[visaseeker03]

>> 1. Will H4 to H1 be treated like new H1 under quota or H1 transfer?

It will not be counted against the quota, it will only be a change of status.