H1B Extension and Yearly Quota

[joyd]

Does H1B extension come under the yearly H1B quota?
Heard that the H1 quota is over for this year, so what happens if one's H1 is expiring in October this year? They won't get their H1 extended and have to leave the country and apply when the quota is available next year? This is ridiculous!!
When does the new quota start?

 

[kmunna]

H1B cap is for new applications not for extension..

If you seeking extension then you have no problem.

http://www.immigration.com/frame/h1bnewprofr.html

 

[joyd]

Originally posted by kmunna
H1B cap is for new applications not for extension..

If you seeking extension then you have no problem.

http://www.immigration.com/frame/h1bnewprofr.html

Thanks kmunna, that was helpful