Hello,
I came to USA on L2 in 2013, got an EAD which is valid till July 2015. I am currently working for an employer who applied for my H1 and it got approved(effective Oct1, 2014). It has not been stamped yet.
My citizenship for Canada got approved and I will have to go for the oath ceremony in 2 weeks. I know that Canadian citizens do not need stamping for H1B. I cant stay away from work for very long, so plan to apply for an urgent Canadian passport. My question is which option is legal and best suited to re-enter US?:
1. Will my change of citizenship affect my H1 status? Will I be able to come back using my new Canadian passport and existing I797 and I94 which was issued on my current citizenship status?
2. Should I re-enter by re-validation of H1b on my existing passport? I am confused.
3. Also, if I choose to enter on my L2 visa on my old or new Visa.. Is that even possible? will my EAD reactivate or will I have to apply for a new one?
Please advise.
I came to USA on L2 in 2013, got an EAD which is valid till July 2015. I am currently working for an employer who applied for my H1 and it got approved(effective Oct1, 2014). It has not been stamped yet.
My citizenship for Canada got approved and I will have to go for the oath ceremony in 2 weeks. I know that Canadian citizens do not need stamping for H1B. I cant stay away from work for very long, so plan to apply for an urgent Canadian passport. My question is which option is legal and best suited to re-enter US?:
1. Will my change of citizenship affect my H1 status? Will I be able to come back using my new Canadian passport and existing I797 and I94 which was issued on my current citizenship status?
2. Should I re-enter by re-validation of H1b on my existing passport? I am confused.
3. Also, if I choose to enter on my L2 visa on my old or new Visa.. Is that even possible? will my EAD reactivate or will I have to apply for a new one?
Please advise.