Navasek G
Feb 9, 2022
L1A to H1b
Hi , I am currently in L1A individual visa and my max out date is Nov 2023. I have already completed 5 years and 3 months in L1A individual visa. Currently planning to apply for H1B visa on 2022 Cap. Is it possible to convert my L1a to H1 B at this time?
because I am completing my 6 years in L1a visa on Nov 2022 ( First time L1a visa got approved on October 2016)
kindly advise me on this
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M KFeb 9, 2022
My understanding is this can only be done if you have an approved I-140. if you have approved I-140, you can keep extending the H1B. But in case of L1, you will have to leave after the max out date unless you apply for AOS. (this is not legal advice, just my understanding — please check with an immigration attorney)
Vidhya PerumalsamyFeb 9, 2022
Thanks for reply
uby oneFeb 10, 2022
as far as I am aware you can apply for E VISA if your company sponsor that.
otherwise if you are under AOS you can remain but not working wirh no valid EAD.
please check with your attorney your best alternative
