L1 to H1, applies to H1B quota ???

[chito123]

Hi Gurus,

My friend is on L1 visa and wants to transfer to H1B thru some consulting firm. Does he need to wait till H1B quota opens(April 05) ? If so, after applying for H1B, how soon he can start working on H1B.

Please help,
chito

 

[hathwar]

Yes it comes under the cap. He can work after he gets the approval.