L1 to H1 visa change - Please Help

[rashi_30]

I came to USA in May 2003 on L1. Have had 2 extensions on it. The latest one was done in Feb-Mar 2006. The new I-94 will expire in Apr 2007 (which will complete my 4 yrs on L1). L1 visa expired in Aug 2005.

There is this another company that wants me to work for them by the end of 2006 and have filed my FIRST H1(with COS) papers in Apr 2006. If I happen to get my H1 approval papers along with new I-94 by end Sep 2006 or Oct 2006....

My doubts are....
1. a. While I wait for my H1 approval papers..can I make an international trip outside USA in July-Aug 2006 and return to USA by end Aug 2006?

b. Will this trip cause any problems in my "status"? The trip will give me new I-94 on L1 visa which will be valid until Apr 2007. Will this cause any contradictions with the I-94 that I might get from H1 approval filed in Apr 2006?

2. a. After I get my H1 approval papers + new I-94...will my L1 be still valid?

b. How much time will I have on my L1 before I start working on H1?

c. How soon can I start working on new H1 job and do I need to fill forms/inform anyone that am on H1 and not on L1?

d. Will I able to be in USA on new I-94(from H1) without getting my visa revalidated/stamped? Will no stamp change anything or any of the above answers?

Thanx for your time and any help on this will be greatly appreciated.

[Supriya07]

hi,

when you get H1 Visa your L1 status cancel automatically .
As your L1 visa is valid you can travel intenational & come back .

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Not a legal advice