H1B during cooling Period

USA H1B Visa
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Hi,

I was in US on L1B Visa and exited US on 3rd September’21 as my L1B tenure(5 Years) was maxing out on 26th November’21. My Question is

If I apply for H1B registration in 2022 and my registration got picked up in lottery , what will be my max tenure on H1B ?

Will it be 6 years (Happy Scenario) as I will be entering US again only after 1st October’22 after cooling period of 1 year?

Or

Will it be 1 year as my petition will be filled within one of my exit date?

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My understanding is that because you are applying within 365 days of your exit, H1B may be only approved for the remainder of 1 year. To be able to qualify for full 6 year term, you need to apply after Nov’22 assuming you left on 26th Nov’21.