H1 renewal question while waiting for I485

[haoyun]

I am about to renew my H1B. My questions are:
1. Is H1B renewal suject to the annual H1B quota?
2. How many months ahead of the expiration date of current H1B should I file for the renewal? How long does it take?
3. The new H1B start as the date it is issued or the expiration date of the old H1B?

Any help is appreciated.

 

[RCYC]

answers

1. Is H1B renewal suject to the annual H1B quota?

NO.

2. How many months ahead of the expiration date of current H1B should I file for the renewal? How long does it take?

 you can file no more than 6 months before the expiry.

3. The new H1B start as the date it is issued or the expiration date of the old H1B?

It just gives a new expiry date, as far as I can recollect. And the notice carries a date as well.