L1 to H1B COS

[l1toh1cos]

Hi,

 

Currently I am working for company 'A' on L1B which is valid till Apr 2014 so as my current I-94. Another company 'B' processed by H1B visa this year which got approved and the COS is valid from Oct 1st. Inorder to avoid any future issues, when should I resign from my current Company?

 

1. If I resign now and company 'A" cancels my L1, will I have to go back to India as my H1B starts only from Oct 1st?

2. Can I resign from company 'A' on Oct 1st and serve them for 2 weeks which is the notice period?

 

Company 'B' will sponsor my Green Card also, so I wanted your opinion on which option will be the best one.

[kattu786]

Hi,

 

Currently I am working for company 'A' on L1B which is valid till Apr 2014 so as my current I-94. Another company 'B' processed by H1B visa this year which got approved and the COS is valid from Oct 1st. Inorder to avoid any future issues, when should I resign from my current Company?

 

1. If I resign now and company 'A" cancels my L1, will I have to go back to India as my H1B starts only from Oct 1st?

2. Can I resign from company 'A' on Oct 1st and serve them for 2 weeks which is the notice period?

 

Company 'B' will sponsor my Green Card also, so I wanted your opinion on which option will be the best one.

 

You have to join B on Oct 1st...no grace period...Plan your resignation accordingly.So if you have 2 weeks NP resign around 16th sep so that you can join from Oct 1st

[l1toh1cos]

Thanks for your reply. just one more question..What if Company 'A' revoke my L1 soon after resignation. Can I still be in US for 2 weeks as my I94 is valid till next year?

[jairichi]

Thanks for your reply. just one more question..What if Company 'A' revoke my L1 soon after resignation. Can I still be in US for 2 weeks as my I94 is valid till next year?

They can not revoke your L1 during notice period.