How long can an alien have H-1B status?
Under current law, an alien can have H-1B status for a maximum period of six years, issued in increments not to exceed three years at any one time. After that time, an alien must remain outside the U.S. for one year before another H-1B petition can be approved. Certain aliens working on DoD projects may retain H-1B status for 10 years.
Related Questions
- Alien is currently on L-1 status, and a change of status to H-1B is approved from October 1st. Can the alien continue to work for the L-1 employer past October 1st, and join the H-1B employer later?
- Can we file an H-1B change of status petition on behalf of an alien who came in to the US illegally, i.e., without a visa?
- What happens to H-1B aliens legal status when he/she gets laid off?
