Will I be able to file h1b once I complete my 6 year tenure and change status as H4?

Question

I am on h1b from past 6 years. Last year I changed status to be dependent of my spouse. I havent left US since then.

I am now getting a new job offer as tenure track facility and there is very less time for processing my papers before my join date.

 

Will I be  able to still stay in US even if I have been out of the category?

Are there any other options for me?

Answer 1

The only way to reset the 6 year clock is to be outside the US for at least one year.