Don't want to join on H1 B

[Maneesh6]

Hello,

 

I am on L1 visa at present and got H1B approved which is effective from Oct 1, 2015.

 

Do I have to mandatorily join my H1B employer on Oct 1?

 

I want to continue with my L1 only with my current employer.

 

Can I get my H1 cancelled at this time?

[jairichi]

Yes, you need to join H1B employer from 1st Oct. If your H1B is canceled now then you are no longer cap counted which means you need to go under cap next time when you want to move to H1B. If you need to continue with L1 employer you will need to exit and enter US with a valid L1 visa and I797 on Oct 1st 2015.