L1 to H1 issues.. Experts plz help
Hi experts,
Brief Backround: I came to US in Feb, 06 on a L1 visa (valid for 8 months strangely). Its going to expire in Dec, 06. So, my I-94 also is expiring in the same month. In parallel, I've filed for H1 petition. I learnt that I cannot change my status from L1-to-H1 w/o stamping at a foreign (origin country) consulate. So, that mandates travel to my country (India). In this context, I've the following questions:
(1) Within a week of my return to Origin Country (due to my L1 validity constraint), can I go for stamping at the consulate. Are there any potential issues of rejection of H1 stamping.
(2) In case of a query on H1, can I come back on my current L1 [valid till Dec,2006] back immediately?
(3) Are there any issues if I return US with just 2months of valid L1 visa?
I request you to please advice me on this. Thanks in advance.
Hi experts,
Brief Backround: I came to US in Feb, 06 on a L1 visa (valid for 8 months strangely). Its going to expire in Dec, 06. So, my I-94 also is expiring in the same month. In parallel, I've filed for H1 petition. I learnt that I cannot change my status from L1-to-H1 w/o stamping at a foreign (origin country) consulate. So, that mandates travel to my country (India). In this context, I've the following questions:
(1) Within a week of my return to Origin Country (due to my L1 validity constraint), can I go for stamping at the consulate. Are there any potential issues of rejection of H1 stamping.
(2) In case of a query on H1, can I come back on my current L1 [valid till Dec,2006] back immediately?
(3) Are there any issues if I return US with just 2months of valid L1 visa?
I request you to please advice me on this. Thanks in advance.