Is it possible to move to L1 to H1 in and a new organisation in Apr'13?

[manuv313]

Hi,

Not sure whether these questions are answered in the past but looking for the right guidance. I am presently on long term transfer to the client place from an Indian company on L1 blanket VISA. I see a lot of job opportunities with better wages here for the technology I am working. But, I would have to have H1 and wondering when could be done for 2013 batch. People say that it’s easy and call it as L1 to H1 conversion.

1.So, if any US company is interested to hire me, when should they have to start the process?

2. My client is willing to offer a job. But for some valid reasons, they are delaying. I really don’t want to force them, so I would like to wait as long as possible. But how long I can wait before I insist them to start working on this?

3.Are there any links which would give detailed information on this process(such as document and other stuffs required for L1 to H1)?

I just want to make sure that I am talking all about 2013. Thanks so much for going through my concerns.

Regards,

Manu

[rohang]

L1 to H1 is same as applying for new H1b visa.

Your potential employer can start this process as early as Apr 2013, or as late as (till H1b quota is filled).

You employer will need to hire a immigration attorney and they know how to answer all your question.

Your task is to find a employer, rest is thr responsibility.

[pontevecchio]

1. A new H1 means a H1 sponsor files a H1 petition from April,1 for work starting after October,1. If you are going to be in L1 status till then a COS can be asked for from L1 to H1 as part of the H1 petition application.

2. See 1.

3. Use your initiative. Murthy.com has a lot of information and then look up any specific in the USCIS website.