Transfer of H4 to H1

[akku]

Hi Gurus,

I am working in US since 2000 and my H1B is supposed to expire in 2006. Right now my wife who is on H4 is qualified to work as a pharmacist in US. If any company offers an H1B for her, would it be for next 6 years from now ? Is there a limitaion that she could get an H1B only upto the duration of my H1B ?

Appreciate your help in this matter.

Thanks

AK

 

[great guru]

Hi Gurus,

I am working in US since 2000 and my H1B is supposed to expire in 2006. Right now my wife who is on H4 is qualified to work as a pharmacist in US. If any company offers an H1B for her, would it be for next 6 years from now ? Is there a limitaion that she could get an H1B only upto the duration of my H1B ?

Appreciate your help in this matter.

Thanks

One can stay 6 yrs in H status (H1+H4 together) unless there is a LC is pending, which will facilitate further extensions of H1 beyond 6th year.
Your wife case, she will get H1 up to your H1 6yrs expiry date(2006). She can file LC immediately so that her further extension is possible.
AK