H1B to L1B-Queries


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Hi Team,

 

I am currently on H1B visa and willing to switch status to L1B, Below are some queries i have.

 

1. In future if i wish to change status again to H1B, can i apply for GC process using my H1B  ?

 

2. If Yes, say i apply in EB-2 category , How much time does it take for approval of i-140 form ?

 

 

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1. In future if i wish to change status again to H1B, can i apply for GC process using my H1B  ?

 

2. If Yes, say i apply in EB-2 category , How much time does it take for approval of i-140 form ?

1. No need of H1 for GC. H1 and GC are no way related to each other

2. I140- 6 months at the max.

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Thanks..i agree with u on GC process that , it can be apply using L1 or H1B ..

 

Can i again switch again from L1 to H1 B ? If Yes.,say i apply GC using H1B and i-140 also approved within 6 months ...in that case can i get extension beyond 6 yrs ? ..once i140 is approved do we need any other document be be approved by USCIS for extenstion?

 

And say i apply GC using L1 but not using H1 (means don't switch status again on H1) ..will i be eliglible for extension under L1 ..Is that correct ?

 

Appreciate ur reply.

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Hi All,

Would like to seek guidance from expert from this forum-

I have worked in India from 2011 to July 2013 for Company A. Company A then sponsored my L1-B visa and I came to USA in August 2013 (visa valid till Feb 2016). I opted for COS from L1-B to H1B in Feb 2014 and have been on H1B since Feb 2014 working for Company B.

 

recently Company A has confirmed filling GC and I now intend to move back to them under L1-B visa issued earlier (They are OK fo rme rejoining them). As I had spent more than 1 overseas, I hope I am eligible for EB1.

Could someone please clarify -

1. Can I change status from  H1 to L1B?

2. if I join them back in USA, am I eligible for EB1 (assuming I had worked with them until 2013 in India)

3. What is the COS process from H1 to L1? Considering L1B visa is valid till Feb 2016, can I just move out of country and reenter under updated visa category (L1)?

 

  Appreciate your help.

 

Regards

A

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Just working for 1 year for your employer A you are eligible for EB1? No way. Did your employer A or attorney tell you that you are eligible for EB1?

1. Yes.

2. No.

3. 3 to 4 months by regular processing and 15 calendar days by premium processing. Yes, you can exit and enter with valid L1B visa and I797 provided L1B petition is not revoked by employer.

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