Hi @Rajiv S. Khanna Ji,
I am currently on H-1B and Previously I was on L-1B status for two years in the US and then left the US. While I was in my home country Two months later, I was sponsored for an H-1B through the lottery from another company, but I waited more than one year before re-entering to the US on H1B status.
Questions
Q1. The time I spent on L-1B will it count against my 6-year for H1B status?
Q2. Regarding the H-1B visa clock reset, is it necessary to apply for the H-1B visa after spending a full year outside the US, or does it still reset the clock if the H-1B visa is filed 2 - 3 months after leaving the US and then re-entry to the US after spending a full year outside the US?
Details:
I am currently on H-1B and Previously I was on L-1B status for two years in the US and then left the US. While I was in my home country Two months later, I was sponsored for an H-1B through the lottery from another company, but I waited more than one year before re-entering to the US on H1B status.
Questions
Q1. The time I spent on L-1B will it count against my 6-year for H1B status?
Q2. Regarding the H-1B visa clock reset, is it necessary to apply for the H-1B visa after spending a full year outside the US, or does it still reset the clock if the H-1B visa is filed 2 - 3 months after leaving the US and then re-entry to the US after spending a full year outside the US?
Details:
- Time Spent on L-1B Status:
- Nov 7, 2018, to Sep 17, 2019: L-1B status with Company A.
- Jan 6, 2021, to Dec 15, 2021: L-1B status with Company A.
- Departure and Time Outside the U.S.:
- Dec 15, 2021, to May 2, 2023: Remained outside the United States for approximately 1 year and 4.5 months.
- H-1B Petition Filing:
- March 2022: Company B filed my H-1B petition while I was outside the U.S.
- Re-entry on H-1B Status:
- May 2, 2023: I entered the U.S. to work for Company B under H-1B status.