L1-B to L1-A Conversion

[l1visastatus]

Hi,

I am currently working in US on L1-B Visa.

My petition validity, I-94 Expiry Date and Visa Expiry Dates are all April 9, 2014.

However, my 5 Years of physical stay is valid only till July 12, 2013.

My Company is trying to get my Visa converted from L1-B to L1-A in the US. However, since only 4 weeks of time is left for the 5 year physical stay to get over (by July 12, 2013), I am not sure if the conversion can happen during this time frame?

Also, if my L1-A gets approved, what would be the validity on my L1-A?

Please note that my company also have L1-Blanket petition approved, but they dont want to go with that option and rather wants to file for me L1-A individual petition.

I have been on a managerial position for the last 2 years, but the status from L1-B to L1-A didnt get converted because of certain organizational changes.

Could you please advice me on my case here?

Thank you.

[Attorney_23]

In general, a change of status from L1B to L1A must be approved by the USCIS at least 6 months before the worker reaches the 5-year maximum time limit. Am I correct in assuming that your employer is not using an attorney to file this petition?