L1 to H1

[theguest123]

Hi, My L1 visa is expiring on 15th Sep. My current employer will apply for extension soon. Another employer has filed my H1 visa in June. I have following questions

1. If my H1 visa is approved and L1 extension is pending on 1st Oct, can I start working on H1?

2. If I start working on H1 from 1st Oct, will my stay from 15th Sep to 1st Oct become illegal if my L1 is withdrawn or rejected.

3. If H1 decision is made after 15th Sep, will it be denied since I won't be having valid visa at that time (L1 extension pending)

4. Can premium processing help here? If yes, which one should be processed in premium? H1 or L1?

[pontevecchio]

1. Since your existing status and I94 expire on September,15 your H1 petition if approved will only be for Cp

2 Your H1 petition will be for CP

3. It will be for CP

4. I doubt PP exists for L1. Wait for approval and then leave , get the H1 visa and come back.