H1B period after 2 separate L1 stay 14 months apart

USA H1B Visa
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Hi All,

I'm trying to figure the time left on my H1b and any help on this would be highly appreciated. 

 

Here is my scenario

1) Entered USA in Aug 2007 on a L1 visa 

2) Exit from USA in Aug 2009

3) Re-entered USA in Nov 2010 on a separate/different L1 visa but for the same employer. So, I entered almost after 14 months (more than 365 days)

4) Applied H1B for 2014 Cap with a different employer and got it approved till Jan 2015

 

 

So, my questions

1) Could the time I spend outside USA from Aug 2009 and Nov 2010 (almost 14 months) be considered as H1B clock reset and I can apply for H1B extend after Jan 2015?

2) Or Any time I spent on L1 which is almost 4 year 10 months will be considered and I would reach 6 years after I spend 1 year 4 months on H1B i.e Jan 2015?

 

Any information and suggestion will help me.

 

Thanks,

Rahul
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The clock reset happened as you entered on a new L-1 visa. This means time spent b/w 2007 and 2009 is not counted. So you can go for H-1 extension until you have reached 6 years inside US on H-1 and L-1 post Nov 2010.

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Thanks Saurabh