Staying out of US for reapplying h1b after 6 years

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asked Dec 29, 2013 in H-1B by Preeti

Can I re-apply h1b by staying out of US when I hold h1b for 6 years? Is this as per the US immigration law?

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answered Dec 29, 2013 by Jeff

Yes, once you have been out of the US for 12 full months ... you are starting 'new' as if you never had an H visa.

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