H1B to L1B


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Started working in US for my employer this year, have worked with him earlier in India for about 7 years. Currently on H1B but my spouse cannot work since she is on dependent visa. Have 2 ways : Either start GC process and wait for 2 years to get EAD or get L1B and spouse gets EAD in 6-8 months. What should be done and what are the risks involved ? Priority is spouse starts working asap.

Have good visibility of the product I am working on so do not see any issue on that front. But still if needed can I get changed to H1B status if and when required ? 

 

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H1B is better than L1. More people are waiting to get H1B. You should be lucky to get H1B. 

H1B can be extended beyond max out of 6 years, provided you have GC filed and I140 approved. L1B cannot be extended beyond its max out of 5 years.

if your spouse wants to work, apply for H1B in next year April. Also apply for GC and if you do I140 in premium processing, you may get it a year and get EAD in next 2 months. That will be the better way.

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