India travel while about to switch from L1 to H1

[desiboy]

Hi All,

 

I'm on my L1B visa which will maxout in January 2016. My H1B visa got approved in april 2014.

From Oct 1, 2014 I will be on my H1B visa.

 

Can I travel to India and return back in Sep 2014 on my L1B?

My L1B is already stamped. I'm not sure if I will have to go for another stamping for L1B if I cross US due to the fact that my H1B will start effective Oct 1 2014.

 

[jairichi]

 

Hi All,

 

I'm on my L1B visa which will maxout in January 2016. My H1B visa got approved in april 2014.

From Oct 1, 2014 I will be on my H1B visa.

 

Can I travel to India and return back in Sep 2014 on my L1B?

My L1B is already stamped. I'm not sure if I will have to go for another stamping for L1B if I cross US due to the fact that my H1B will start effective Oct 1 2014.

 

Since your COS to H1B is approved you can enter US on valid L1B visa and I797 and automatically move to H1B status from Oct 1st.

http://www.murthy.com/2013/04/08/h1b-transition-issues-international-travel/