Hi,
I've a situation here. I have been working for a top IT Indian giant for last 6 years in India. Let’s call it company A.
I've another co B who is ready file H1-B this year for me. I've already sent all the H1-B documents and the other formalities are complete from my side. They have already sent the H1-B documents to US office to file it there on April 1st. I know there is a H1-b lottery this time around also and lottery results will be out in 5-6 weeks from April 1st.
But now my current employer, company A, is after me to file L1-B. I've spent enough time in India to be eligible for L1-B. So getting L1-B is not going to be a problem at all as there is no lottery for it and moreover they told me that it’s going to be a blanket approval and will take max 25 days for everything , including stamping. I've not yet signed any forms for L1 applications yet. But its due and I need to take some action in a day or two.
If I CANNOT get through H1-B lottery, I would like to use my L1-B and go with company A as if nothing has happened. But if I get the H1-b approval then I would like to go with company B and continue my H1-B status. I believe I cannot ENTER US on two VISAs status. I've to give up one.
My doubt\question here is: (ITS URGENT!!! AS I’VE VERY LESS TIME TO MAKE THE CALL. SO PLEASE REPLY WITH WHATEVER YOU KNOW ABT IT)
1. Can I APPLY for L1 and H1 at the same time? The timing is going to be exactly same as both the application will reach in April-08. What is the risk here?
2. Are there any legal complications involved in such situation? I hope I don’t have to give-up on BOTH the visas.
3. Can I delay the L1 stamping till the H1 lottery result is out? OR I can complete the L1 stamping and then wait for the result of H-1B lottery?
4. What if a candidate holding a valid and stamped L1-B from company A goes to H1-B stamping (from company B sponsored)? Is it like my L1 status is terminated there and then I can travel on newly stamped H1-B?
URGENT!!!
AS I’VE VERY LESS TIME TO MAKE THE CALL.
SO PLEASE REPLY WITH WHATEVER YOU KNOW ABT IT
Cheers!
I've a situation here. I have been working for a top IT Indian giant for last 6 years in India. Let’s call it company A.
I've another co B who is ready file H1-B this year for me. I've already sent all the H1-B documents and the other formalities are complete from my side. They have already sent the H1-B documents to US office to file it there on April 1st. I know there is a H1-b lottery this time around also and lottery results will be out in 5-6 weeks from April 1st.
But now my current employer, company A, is after me to file L1-B. I've spent enough time in India to be eligible for L1-B. So getting L1-B is not going to be a problem at all as there is no lottery for it and moreover they told me that it’s going to be a blanket approval and will take max 25 days for everything , including stamping. I've not yet signed any forms for L1 applications yet. But its due and I need to take some action in a day or two.
If I CANNOT get through H1-B lottery, I would like to use my L1-B and go with company A as if nothing has happened. But if I get the H1-b approval then I would like to go with company B and continue my H1-B status. I believe I cannot ENTER US on two VISAs status. I've to give up one.
My doubt\question here is: (ITS URGENT!!! AS I’VE VERY LESS TIME TO MAKE THE CALL. SO PLEASE REPLY WITH WHATEVER YOU KNOW ABT IT)
1. Can I APPLY for L1 and H1 at the same time? The timing is going to be exactly same as both the application will reach in April-08. What is the risk here?
2. Are there any legal complications involved in such situation? I hope I don’t have to give-up on BOTH the visas.
3. Can I delay the L1 stamping till the H1 lottery result is out? OR I can complete the L1 stamping and then wait for the result of H-1B lottery?
4. What if a candidate holding a valid and stamped L1-B from company A goes to H1-B stamping (from company B sponsored)? Is it like my L1 status is terminated there and then I can travel on newly stamped H1-B?
URGENT!!!
AS I’VE VERY LESS TIME TO MAKE THE CALL.
SO PLEASE REPLY WITH WHATEVER YOU KNOW ABT IT
Cheers!
