L1 to H1 approved but no new I-94 received


harish.sss

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Hi,

I'm working for Company A on L1-B visa & company B filed my H1-B. L1 to H1 transfer was approved but we did not receive the I-94 even though it was specified in I-129 petition that we applied for a change of status (COS).

a) How can we get the I-94 for this new H1 filed by Company B without leaving US? The H1 approval is valid from Oct.1, 2014.
My L1 visa through Company A is already expired & I'm staying here on valid I-94.

b) My company A is applying for L1 extension

Which visa (L1 or H1) remains in effect in this situation? Can you please guide me what to do without leaving US?

I appreciate your quick responses since I do not have sufficient time!!

Thanks

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In your case your H1b petition is approved, but not change of status, hence I-94 was not attached.

 

a. You must exit US, appear for H1b visa interview, get H1b visa and re-enter US on that visa. Then you would get I-94.

b. If you get L1 extension approved now, you would be counted towards L1 only. You would not get H1b status unless you do steps in a.

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