H1B to L1B

[jane.dane]

Hello, 

 

I searched in the forum and since i couldn't find a similar question posted before am posting a new query. 

 

I am on H1B and I have been in the US for 1 year now. I recently got married and my spouse did not get any other visa for this year H1, L1 etc.

 

My company is not processing GC for me. They will do only after completion of 5 years in US. 

 

So here is my question. 

 

Can I do a COS (Change of Status) from H1B to L1B? 

If its gets approved my spouse can come to US on L2 and work after getting EAD. 

 

Experts please help. 

 

Thanks.

[JoeF]

For an L1, you have to have worked for the company abroad for at least a year in the last 3 years. The L1 is a visa for  INTRA-company transfer, i.e., the employer abroad sends you to their US branch.

[AishwaryaGovindrajan]

Hi, its just 2 months i have  been in the US. I am employed with my current employer for more than 7 years in India. Now, i would like to convert from H1 to L1B. so that my husband also can get L2 and get EAD. What are the complications in this?

[jairichi]

Hi, its just 2 months i have been in the US. I am employed with my current employer for more than 7 years in India. Now, i would like to convert from H1 to L1B. so that my husband also can get L2 and get EAD. What are the complications in this?

You might be eligible. Talk to your employer.

[jane.dane]

Yes Like Aishwarya Govindarajan. It has been 12 months since I started working in US. Before that I worked for my the same company india subsidiary for 5 years. 

Can I convert my H1B to L1 without any issues?

[jairichi]

Yes Like Aishwarya Govindarajan. It has been 12 months since I started working in US. Before that I worked for my the same company india subsidiary for 5 years. 

Can I convert my H1B to L1 without any issues?

Yes. Talk to your employer or attorney.