H1 Validity : 6 Years starts from when??

shastri

Member
Hi Friends,

My H1 got approved in Nov 1998 and the expiry date on my
latest H1 petition is Nov 2004 (6 years) But i entered the US
only in April 1999. The question, therefore, is can i apply for
extension of my H1 for these 5 months? When does the clock
start ticking? From the approval date of H1 or from date of entry
into US? Also i have only passport stamps to prove my entry
as evidence. Is this sufficient?
All replies would be highly appreciated.
Thanks for your time
 
My H1 got approved in Nov 1998 and the expiry date on my
latest H1 petition is Nov 2004 (6 years) But i entered the US
only in April 1999.
---- Your 6 years start on April 1999 the date you entered US
The question, therefore, is can i apply for
extension of my H1 for these 5 months?
--- YES
When does the clock
start ticking? From the approval date of H1 or from date of entry
into US?

--- Date of entry
Also I have only passport stamps to prove my entry
as evidence. Is this sufficient?
-----Yes, contact a good lawyer, he will draft a cover letter, if you have pending LC more than 1 year you can also get 7th year extension

All replies would be highly appreciated.
Thanks for your time
 
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