H1B Validity Period

[mnj1]

I appreciate anyones reply.

I was initially on H4 for about 2yrs untill 2000, and then on J1 for about 3 yrs during my residency.
Currently I am on H1 from feb 04 (J1waiver job).

-I have one question about counting the total 6 years of H1.
Does it also include the time I was on H4?

-If H4 time is counted towards H1 period, means i used up 5 yr by jan 07. And for H1 renewal Is it possible to get 3 yr extension.

-My P.D. is nov 2004 and haven't received any information from Dallas BLC.
My 3 yr J1 waiver obligation ends in jan 07, and I am thinking of moving to a different place after the 3 yr commitment. With the delay in Labor processing, thinking of applying for PERM, then I 140 and look for a new employer and hopefully retain the old PD.

What are your thoughts and any advice.

 

[doc2005]

yes i guess ur h-4 time will add on to ur h-1 now.since u filed for lc u can get extentions.but if u leave this job u may have to file fresh lc and it should be atleast 365 days pending.

me too similarly spent 3 yrs on h-4,now on h-1 past 2yrs of residency.i can complete my residency but left with no time to apply for job and g.c.can you suggest anything.niw is like 5 yrs of bond is it?if i file for niw will i still be beneficiary of my spouses g.c?