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  1. #1
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    Default L1 to H1 transfer

    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?

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    Default Re: L1 to H1 transfer

    There's no "transfer. You need to find an employer who is eligible to employ you under the H-1B visa and get your visa transferred, which will probably not be possible as you have never used that visa and thus don't have pay stubs - the visa would likely be deemed abandoned. You may be able to work for the original employer who sponsored you for the H-1B visa.

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    Default Re: L1 to H1 transfer

    Knowitall's reply

    There's no "transfer. You need to find an employer who is eligible to employ you under the H-1B visa and get your visa transferred, which will probably not be possible as you have never used that visa and thus don't have pay stubs - the visa would likely be deemed abandoned. You may be able to work for the original employer who sponsored you for the H-1B visa.


    Thank you for your reply.

    I am going to join my original employer who sponsored my H-1B itself. But, How do I get my I 94 status changed from L1 to H1.

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    Default Re: L1 to H1 transfer

    You should be able to do that with the I-539 form.

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