Currently in L1B with H1B approved effective 10/1/2014. Is status change needed?

[ildinse]

Hi,

My L1B visa ended by May 2014, with I94 active till 2016. Meanwhile my employer initiated a new H1B visa. It got approved and is effective from October 2014.

- Will my H1B get active by October 1st automatically or should I request my employer to place an LCA?
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[jothishk]

Hi,

I am currently on L1B which is valid till 05-Nov-2010.
Also i have an approved petition according to which my status will automatically become H1B from Oct 1, 2010 (for same employer).

I will travel to India in Sep 2010. If i get a H1B visa stamping on sep 10th...