Reshma T
Sep 12, 2024
Urgent, Guidance Needed. L1A to H1B conversion
Hello Friends, I wanted to check with you guys on conversion. Am currently on L1A and would like to switch to H1B, the existing employer hasn't filed any Greencard yet and there is no sign either. Is there a way the New employer can file the GC under EB1 category for me considering if am playing the same managerial role under H1B. is EB1C filing possible under H1B at all other than L1A? Would like to understand the process and take the feedback. kindly let me know. I did seek attorney opinion and the feedback is mixed. wanted to check of anyone has gone or going through this situation.
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Raj SSep 14, 2024
So, technically, you need H1B visa. There is no conversion process per se. H1B is totally a new and separate application. The issue is that with EB1C, you would need managerial experience and at least show 1 year experience in a non-US office. So, you will have to travel to that location (or India), work their for 1 year, come back to US (on H1 or L1), and then file EB1C. There is no exception to this process.
