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H1B Consular Processing to COS Hi Rajiv, I work on L1 visa which is expiring 04/2008. As I am finishing my 5yrs on L1 and unable to file I485 my employer got a H1B petition approved with consular processing. The H1B petition validity is from 10/2006 to 10/2009. I wanted to know if I can...

[1] If they file COS on 1st April 2007 using premium processing; and if it gets approved by end of April, 2007; will she start working on H1B from April/May, 2007 or the change of status is valid from Oct.,2007? As quota is effective Oct. She can not work before Oct 2007 - provided she gets...

I don't understand why he has problem travelling in May, 2007? He applies for H1B COS in April, 2007 say PP His H1B approval comes by end of April, 2007 and COS is set for 1st Oct, 2007 which is when he change from L1 to H1B. Can't he make trips on his existing L1 till 1st Oct. 2007? Does...

My Wife has L2 + EAD valid till 04/2008. She is working full time for a firm here in USA. The company wants to file for her H1B by 04/01//2007. [1] If they file COS on 1st April 2007 using premium processing; and if it gets approved by end of April, 2007; will she start working on H1B from...

Yes. I got the approval quicker than I expected from DBEC. It just took 1 day from the date my attorney relplied to 45day letter. It's like today I get an email saying we received 45day letter and a day later I have the LC approval notice. __________________ LC PD : 04/2004 EB2 RIR WA 45 Day...

Finally my signature has a small update. 45-day letter received. My Case: 04/2004 RIR EB2 WA

What's the latest time I can renew my visa? Is there any restriction that I can only apply during 30 days before the current visa expires or after that? In my case L1 visa expires on 05/01/2006 and I94 expires on 04/25/2006. What date will be the latest when I can go out of the country and...

What's the latest time I can renew my visa? Is there any restriction that I can only apply during 30 days before the current visa expires or after that? In my case H1 visa expires on 05/01/2006 and I94 expires on 04/25/2006. What date will be the latest when I can go out of the country and...

I missed to write one point. She is on L2 EAD.

I couldn't believe the fact that BEC is not sending the 45 day letter in FIFO. But looking at the approvals at random in my company I am convienced on BEC's non FIFO processing.

My wife has the following situation - Work on L1 - 01/2002 to 11/2003 Outside US - 2 months Work on L1 - 01/2003 to 10/2004 Outside US - 11 months ( :( Wish it was 12 months :( ) Stay on L2 - 09/2005 to 11/2005 Work on EAD - 12/2005 to 6/2006 Now she wants to apply for H1 in 4/2006...

Thanks that answers it. I can hold on to new H1 till my L1 expires. New H1B is filed instead of doing change of status from L1 to H1. One followup question could be? As L1 stamping is done every year though petition is valid for 2/3 years; can I extend my L1 visa using the L1 petition every...

If I apply for a new H1B in 4/2006 and say got approved (for full 3 years); How long can I hold on to the approved H1B before I can activate it? Note: I am currently working on L1 and want to maintain the L1 status for as long as possible which allows my spouse to legally work in US for...