How many times can I enter and leave the United States on the H 1B visa?

Theoretically, holders of U.S. H 1B visas can enter and leave the United States countless times, but they need to apply for an entry visa again when they return to the United States. For example, holders of U.S. H 1B visas need to apply for an entry visa at the U.S. Embassy in China every time they leave China to visit relatives within the validity period of the visa.

H 1B visa is a kind of American work visa. H 1B visa is issued to applicants who go to the United States for short-term work. Most short-term work visas are valid for three months and have two entry times.

Holders of H 1B visas can work in the United States for up to 6 years by extending their visas in the United States. If you do not apply for a green card 365 days before the expiration of this status, the visa applicant must leave the United States for at least 365 days before applying for an H 1B visa again.

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H 1B aims to solve the problem of talents urgently needed by American companies but not available in China. Therefore, there are certain requirements for the applicant's academic qualifications, which must be a bachelor's degree or above.

Holders of H 1B visas can work in the United States for up to 6 years by extending their visas in the United States. If you do not apply for a green card 365 days before the expiration of this status, the visa applicant must leave the United States for at least 365 days before applying for an H 1B visa again. The new immigration regulations stipulate that foreign workers with H 1B status can change their employers before H 1B expires.

The new employer can directly transfer your existing H 1B status from the original employer. Therefore, it is beneficial for holders of H 1B to find better opportunities. But the only reason why H 1B holders can stay in the United States is their work status.

Once the holder of H 1B loses his job, according to the regulations, he must leave the United States the next day. However, the US immigration law also gives a gray period of 180 days, that is, any foreigner who legally enters the United States with a visa will not be investigated for illegal detention if his visa or identity expires and he leaves the country automatically within 180 days after the expiration.

References:

American visa center website-how many times can I enter and leave the United States with an American H 1B visa?

References:

Baidu encyclopedia -H 1B visa