L1 To H1 on Oct 2013

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I am currently here on L1 visa with company 'A' which is valid till Nov. 2014.I have also applied for  

H1B visa which is approved from 1 Oct 2013 through Company 'B'. My current employer is asking me to go back on end of july. I want to resign and dont want to go back, please suggest me:

1  Can i stay in US during Aug and Sept after resigning from current company ?

2  How long i can stay in US before 1 Oct without job?

3. Is there any other way to stay in US for 1 or 2 month?

4. Can i go back and come back on L1 visa stamp and H1 pettion?

 

Thanks.

 

[Attorney_23]

Generally speaking, an L1 worker falls out of status as soon as s/he stops working for the L1 employer. There is no grace period or immigration benefit afforded based on a future H1B start date. An L-1 visa may not typically be used to enter the U.S. in H1B status. (Although, there is this notable exception to that rule: Contiguous Territory Rule Permits Reentry from Canada or Mexico.)

[gotoajau@gmail.com]

Thanks for your reply.

Is there any other way to stay in US(like F1 , B2 visa) for 1 or 2 month till 1 Oct?

If i would be able to manage till sep mid then can i stay for 15-20 days in US?

[Attorney_23]

There may be other options available, but I would need additional information. I suggest you schedule a consult with one of our attorneys who can review your situation in greater detail and advise you on how best to proceed.