L1 to H1 Transfer

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Through my current company (e.g. A) I have L1B stamped in my passport and I also have H1B I-797 approval through same company (A). I am looking to switch to a different company (e.g. B). I have following questions:

1) I can go to Canada and get H1B stamped for the same company A and then go through regular H1B transfer process to get my H1 transferred to company B. So, hypothetically if I go to Canada around 18-Jul-2011 and get H1B stamped then how much have I to wait (so that USCIS systems get updated with my latest status) before Company B can initiate the transfer process ?

2) Is it possible that Company B can directly transfer my current H1B without me going to Canada and getting H1B stamped?

Please let me know.
Thanks very much.

If you're in the U.S. and working on an H1B visa, you don't need a visa stamp to transfer employers.

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Quoting Mr. Knowitall

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If you're in the U.S. and working on an H1B visa, you don't need a visa stamp to transfer employers.

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Thanks for your reply. I am currently in US and working on L1B. But, I also have an approved H1B for the same company. What would be the procedure to get my H1 transferred from my current company to the new company and how much approximate time it would take ideally?