Holding L1 and H4 at the Same Time

[yuva_84]

My husband is working at USA. He has a H1B visa. I would like to join him at USA. I am a L1B visa holder. But there is no opportunity for me right now to work at USA. I would like to know whether my H4 can be processed without my L1 getting cancelled. I just want a change of status from L1 to H4. Later on if my company can find me work at USA, I would like to change my status from H4 to L1.

[T53147]

It is up to the officer if he wants to cancel your L1 visa when issuing an H4.

Remember there is a time requirement for work outside the US for an L1 worker. If you meet the requirements and the job meets the requirements, you employer can file for a change of status from H4 to L1B. He would need to do that anyway or you would have to exit and reenter on an L1 stamping.