L1-B to H4 Change of Status - Canadian Citizen

[garimaggupta]

Hi, 

I am a Canadian Citizen and was working in the US on L1-B visa.

I found out today morning that my Employer as let me go and my L1 visa is not valid anymore.

He informed me that I have 60 days grace period to obtain valid status in US or I will have to leave.

My husband is on H1-B status in US, so I am planning to switch from L1 to H4 status.

My question is, can I travel to Canada and re-enter in US on H4 status, or will I need to file a change of status from within the US.

I live 2 hours away from the border, so if I can do it at the border that will be easier and faster.

Please advise which way I should go for the same.

Thanks,

Garima.

[pontevecchio]

Yes. You can do it at the border.