How Long Can I Stay In The US On An H1-B Visa?

The H1B visa program is one of the most popular ways for skilled foreign workers to obtain employment in the United States.

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The program, which was established in 1990, allows employers in the United States

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to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations for a period of up to six years.

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If you have a job offer from a U.S. employer in a specialty occupation that requires at least a bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

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One of the advantages of the USH1B visa program is that it allows foreign workers to bring their families with them to the United States

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Lets talk about How long you can stay in the US on an H1 B visa ?

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The duration of stay for an H1-B visa holder depends on the validity of the visa and the approved petition.

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Generally, H1-B visas are issued for a maximum period of three years, with an option to extend for an additional three years.

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In certain circumstances, H1-B visa holders may be eligible for an extension beyond the six-year limit.

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For example, if they have an approved employment-based immigrant petition (I-140) but are unable to adjust their status

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due to visa backlog or priority date issues, they may be eligible for an extension of their H1-B visa beyond the six-year limit.

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It's also worth noting that H1-B visa holders must maintain their non-immigrant status and comply with all visa requirements

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to avoid overstaying their visa and potentially facing consequences such as being barred from re-entering the US.

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