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How long can an individual be in H-1B status?

April 26, 2017H-1B individual Status

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How long can an individual be in H-1B status?

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An individual can be in H-1B status for a maximum period of six years at a time. After that time they must remain outside the United States for one year before another H-1B petition can be approved. Certain aliens working on Defense Department projects may remain in H-1B status for 10 years.