L1A to H1B Transfer

[vamsi2280]

I am currently working in USA under L1A visa which is going to be expired on September 19th 2013. However, I have my H1B for 2014 got approved and my I-94 for H1B is valid from October 1st 2013. So, Can I stay in USA for those 11 days between Sep 19th to Oct 1st ? Or Shall I need to go back to India and get my H1B Stamped? If I can stay back in USA, is there anything else need to be done from my side? Please advise.

[pontevecchio]

When does the L1 I-94 expire? Secondly ask the Lawyer involved as the USCIS may have decided to ignore a couple of days.

[vamsi2280]

My I-94 expires on Sep 19th 2013.

[pontevecchio]

Ask the Lawyer.

[buntyl1]

Hi,

I applied for L1A to H1 B transfer in Cap exempt but unfortunately my H1 got rejected. My questions are

1. Can i stay in L1 now?

2. If i want to extend my L1A in future, do i need to mention H1 denial to USCIS?

Can anyone help on this?

Thanks

[pontevecchio]

1. Yes, if you still have the L1 job.

2. Since the company alone files a petition extension the question is moot. If you are ever asked you have to mention the truth.

[buntyl1]

Thanks.

I have seen the I129 form. There is a question about denial like this..

Ever been dened the classification you are requesting?

As this is L1, do i need to mention H1 denial during L1 Extension.

Can anyone advise?

Thanks in advance