Applying for H4 when L1A Extension is pending with RFE

[user29]

Hello,

Currently I am on L1B and my husband is on H1B. My I94 is going to expire on13-Jan-2013. My employer has filed COS from L1B to L1A (I94 extension) and I got a RFE.

I am trying to find the posibilities to extend my stay in USA.

1) Can I respond to RFE and wait for USCIS's decision and then apply for H4 if my L1A gets rejected? Am I eligble to apply for H4 after my I94 has expired?

2) Can I respond to RFE and at the same time apply for H4? if my L1A is approved then can I withdraw my H4 petition? Considering I get L1A decision before H4 decision.

3) About my work status - If I apply for H4 while waiting for L1A decision, can I continue working till I get response for either H4 or L1A?

Please advise me to take right decision.

-Thank you.