H1B => F1 and back to H1B - does previous H1 time count?

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laloojee

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Hi,

I am on H1B already 4 years onto my current H1B. I want go to college and change status to F1 for a 2 year course. When I get an H1B after college will my previous H1B years get counted towards new H1B or will the counter be refreshed.

I know that one way to get H1B year start from 0 is to be out of USA for one year, but does transfer on F1 have the same effect?

Thanks a lot for your answer.
Laloo
 
The ONLY way to reset the H1B clock is to leave the US for a year. You will need a new H1B after your F1, and it will be for 2 years only.
 
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