How long can you work on H-1B outside US?
H-1B workers can work outside the United States for at most ten days at a time, after which their status as H-1B employees terminates.
When do I have to start working on my H1B?
You can start working on Oct 1 or the start date of your H1B as approved by USCIS. The change of status happens automatically on the H1B approval date and you should START working i.e. your payroll should be run to keep you in H1B status.
When does the H1B cap apply to unused time?
Cap-exempt petitions to reclaim unused time are only valid within 6 years of being “counted against the cap,” which USCIS seems to interpret to mean within 6 years of last being in the US in H1b status.
When to upgrade H1B application to Premium Processing?
You can keep working after 240 days of i94 expiry if your H1B has been filed as Amendment + Extension or as transfer. If your case is pending for approval with USCIS and your 240 days after i94 expiry are fast approaching, we strongly recommend to upgrade your application to ‘Premium Processing’ at 200 day mark.
How many H-1B visas were approved in 2015?
In fiscal year 2015, U.S. employers filed 348,669 H-1B visa petitions, and USCIS approved 275,317 of them.
How long does it take for a H1B application to be approved?
How long does H1B regular processing take? H1B regular application processing time is 3 months to 1 year for approvals. It keeps changing based on current affairs and circumstances. During COVID-19 closures, USCIS did approve many regular H1B applications within 2 weeks.
Is there a limit to how long a H1B holder can work?
The answer depends both on how long the H1B holder worked on the H1B before leaving, and how long she has been outside of the US at the time she seeks to apply again. A person granted H1B status may work in that status for a maximum of six years.
How to calculate how much time you spent in H1B?
To calculate how much time you used from your initial six years, add up the total amount of time you spent 1) physically present in the US, 2) while in H1B or L1 status.
Cap-exempt petitions to reclaim unused time are only valid within 6 years of being “counted against the cap,” which USCIS seems to interpret to mean within 6 years of last being in the US in H1b status.