L1A green card

[prathima42]

I am currently on L1 A visa and I will be completing 7 years in Sep 2014. I was initially in H1B visa for 2 years and then converted to L1A.

I have the following questions

1) Can I apply for a new H1B this year and will it be approved ? If approved, when would the validity start

2) I want to apply for a GC, what are the possible options I have

2) SInce my company would not sponsor my GC, how can I process from outside.

3) I have used 2 years of my old H1B 2007-2009, Would that old petition H1B still valid as I have used only 2 years of the total 6 years that I am eligible

Pls let me know

[Attorney_23]

Generally speaking, a person may only remain in the U.S. for 6 years in H1B status before. Time spent in L1A status counts against this 6-year maximum. With no pending green card case, you likely would have to leave the U.S. for at least 1 year before being eligible to return to H1B status.

[t75]

Unless you are exceptionally well qualified under USCIS standards, you may not apply for a GC without employer sponsorship. No employer is required to sponsor a GC.