H4 to L1

[SujVS]

Hi,

My wife has valid H4 and L1 visa. She is coming to US on H4 visa while she is on unpaid vacation from the L1 employer.

1. Once she is in US on H4 status can she transfer to L1 status once her employer has an assignment for her.
2. Will the transfer from H4 to L1 require her to travel outside US and re-enter
3. If she has to travel and re-enter, can she go to Canada or does she have to goto Home country (India) only

Thanks in advance.

 

[Triple Citizen]

How long is this unpaid vacation. She actually has two valid NI visas in her passport? That is a rarity.

My wife has valid H4 and L1 visa. She is coming to US on H4 visa while she is on unpaid vacation from the L1 employer.

 

[SujVS]

Its around 3 months.. In the mean time her company hopes to get a project for her in the US.

 

[arun s]

Hi SujVS

Can you please reply to my post at http://boards.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=290277

I have valid L1 visa and I am in india. My husband is in Us in H1. I am going for H4 visa interview during May 2009. I don't want my L1 visa to get canceled since I intend to work in future. Will the visa officer ask me if I need L1 or will the officer cancel L1 and give my H4 stamping? Please help me.

Thanks
Suba