L1 to H1B conversion

[akrp]

Hi,

I landed in the US recently on L1 visa sponsored by company X. This visa is valid until Jul-2013.

Now, I want to find a job/sponsor here in the US and switch over to H1B (means I want to quit company X ). As the H1B quota for the current year is not completed, can I apply for H1B now (before Nov-2010) and switch to company Y?

Please advise...

Thanks
AKRP

[shervin143]

Yes. But you will have to wait until the COS to H1B gets approved to work for the H1B employer. Until then, you have to maintain your L1 status by having proper pay slips. There is a premium process available for the COS to H1B which will give you the result in 15 days (Additional $1000).

[akrp]

Yes. But you will have to wait until the COS to H1B gets approved to work for the H1B employer. Until then, you have to maintain your L1 status by having proper pay slips. There is a premium process available for the COS to H1B which will give you the result in 15 days (Additional $1000).

Thanks Sherivn, so all I have to do now is find a sponsor for me....

[shervin143]

Yes.

Thanks Sherivn, so all I have to do now is find a sponsor for me....