1) I am currently on L1 visa in U.S and I do have a valid H1B which was valid from Oct2006 till 2009 but I am yet to work on H1B. My H1b was approved without status change and now, I am planning to shift from L1 to H1B.
1. How do I get my status changed from L1 to H1?
2. Can I do that without leaving the country and what are the forms that need to be filed for me and for my dependent wife?
3. Can I go for premiun processing for status change and get the clearance faster?
4. Can I consider going to Canada and get my visa stamped?
5. If my request gets rejected for H1b in Canada; will the officer be cancelling my L1A as well?

