L1 Visa Process

[Gnanek]

Hi,

 

I am currently on H4 dependent visa (wife on H1B), but my company is ready to get me L1 now. My question is should I be present in India to start or initiate L1 Visa or can I start L1 Visa process initiate from here and visit India only during Visa interview dates.

 

Please clarify and provide more info.

[jairichi]

Hi,

 

I am currently on H4 dependent visa (wife on H1B), but my company is ready to get me L1 now. My question is should I be present in India to start or initiate L1 Visa or can I start L1 Visa process initiate from here and visit India only during Visa interview dates.

 

Please clarify and provide more info.

First check whether you are eligible for a L1 visa.

 

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=64d34b65bef27210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=64d34b65bef27210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD

 

Your employer can apply for a change of status from H4 to L1 and on approval there is no need to go for visa stamping

[Attorney_23]

A U.S. employer can file a change of status petition on behalf of an H-4 foreign national, assuming the individual qualifies for L-1 status. There is generally no need to go to a consulate until the individual wishes to leave the U.S. and then return in L-1 status.

[Gnanek]

Thanks,

 

But change in status from H4 to L1 doesn't valid with the below petition details. Kindly suggest.

 

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For petitioners filing on behalf of an alien to come to the United States temporarily to perform services or labor, or to receive training, as an H-1B, H-1C, H-2A, H-2B, H-3, L-1, O-1, O-2, P-1, P-1S, P-2, P-2S, P-3, P-3S, Q-1 or R-1 nonimmigrant worker. Petitioners may also use this form to request an extension of stay in or change of status to E-1, E-2, E-3, H-1B1 or TN, or one of the above classifications for an alien.

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