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indgc, 1) I'm currently on L2 visa (dependent of L1) expiring in next six months and I would like to transer my L2 visa to either F1(student) or H1-B visa so that I can remain stay in US.My husband will go back to India stay there for few months and will come back again either on L1 or H1 or...

Girish, delayed reply but..... 1. Is GC processed faster with L1-B instead of H1-B? A=> Not that I know of. L1-A is different as it doesn't need LC. You can apply for I-140 or do concurrent processing. 2. Could RIR / PERM be applicable for Labor processing whether I am on H1-B or L1-B...

satori your foreign employee support dept. may have a backing to their uncomfortable feeling. The reason stems from the fact that one ought to have worked in a managerial/supervisorial role when working for the foreign entity. A managerial title in the US either upon arrival or through...

Still doesn't feel right - Consular officer could ask how the employees of the foreign entity are being paid. If in the local currency, why couldn't you be as well being a part of that entity's human resource pool? You're asking the right questions and sometimes just as anyone, attorneys need...

I couldn't any greater with you on the "wanting/wish to be home". Even w/ the recent increased high tech opportunities home is sweet home. Good choice to stay home for 365 days and soak in as much family time as possible.

chompsa Yes, nehajignesh comments are correct in that you don't have to travel out of US but then remember and take note of the risk it comes with. Colleague of mine did that and his passport was held in the approval loop for 4+ months. So, if you have business meetings or family emergencies...

Girish, I was under same impression that L1 could be filed with post 365 days as effective date. But, it is my law firm's contention that consulate/processing center would need proof of having stayed outside US for 365 days. So, it can ONLY be done on the 366th day. Unforunate but seems...

What if you come back on L1A under blanket L1 (if available) and apply for I140/485 at teh same time and get EAD. The process should take about 8-9 months as of now. Is that doable? Yes, one could come on L1-A/B (Blanket/Individual) after spending 365 days outside US. Yes, you could apply for...

If you're being paid in US from your company's US operation wouldn't that mean you're on it's payroll. Wouldn't they have to report this payroll info to INS (as required). So, it is advisable and also makes it clear if you can show paystubs from outside of US. Remember that L1s are being...

pyr_03 your I-94 is abt. to expire in abt. a month. You applied for 7th yr. almost 3 months back. I don't think does you any good to send in for revalidation to St.Louis, because: 1. What if you want to travel before I-94 expiration. You may be denying that option 2. You can't travel...

LabCheck75 again sorry for delayed input. 1. I'd think it is possible. But then, H-1b is job specific. I'd think positions (title); salary; duties shld very closely match between X & Y. 2. 7th yr. extensions can be applied as early as 6 months before the 6th yr. expiration. Proof of...

4Dharma- 4Dharma, If your 6 yrs ended in Feb 2004 on what grounds are you still in? Remember an oversight/mistake by INS/USCIS will still be counted as violation/mistake on your part. You also say that your 7th yr is getting premium processed. I take that your labor/I-485 has been filed...

coowboy, Yes, applying for H-1 while on F-1 is possible. Suggestions for easier route, assuming you already have an offer: 1. Register for an open type of credit (usually Univ. have MS or PhD students to do document research hrs). 2. Get letter from your advisor on the research topic...

qj123, to address your questions: 1. Is it doable? No, after using full 6 yrs. you need to spend 1 yr. outside US. 2. If yes, what all documents do I need to go thru this process? Go to USCIS website and download fillable Form I-129S (for blanket L-1 petition) for L1. It has all the...

Also remember that benefits of AC-21 (such as 7th yr. extensions, Job portability) may NOT be applicable for L-1 (A/B). This is however argued otherwise since there are no published guidelines for AC-21. What is being used currently are interpretations.

Thank you, Jaxen2. This is good to hear that it can be applied before 365 days. The company is checking to see if they can file under blanket L-1. So, that is why I asked if it would be different if the visa category was L-1. Yes, I'm presently out of the US doing my 1 yr. mandatory time.

Ginnu, thanks for your reply. Another question, do you know if this is different if my company were to file for L-1 as opposed to H-1b?

Guys, I need your help to clear this with my company. Please help me. If one stayed out of the US for 1 year, can H-1b be applied: 1. Only after the completion of 365 days? OR 2. Prior to the completion of 365 days but with an effective date after the completion of 365 days? For example...

Guys, If one stayed out of the US for 1 year, when can H-1 be applied: 1. Only after the completion of 365 days? OR 2. Prior to the completion of 365 days but with an effective date after the completion of 365 days? For example apply around 330 days (like a month before) or something like...

Guys, If one stayed out of the US for 1 year, can L-1 be applied: 1. Only after the completion of 365 days? OR 2. Prior to the completion of 365 days but with an effective date after the completion of 365 days? For example apply around 330 days (like a month before) or something like...