L1A to Green Card Status - Need for visa extension and GC processing category

[justanotherguy]

I have very simple questions, but am unable to find a definitive answer. Would be great if someone could review the same below and advise.


My visa (L1A) and I-94 expires on May 10th 2014, as also for my family (L2 visa and I94). I and family have been in this same statuses in USA (L1A and L2 respectively), since the time we came here in June 2011. My company may be in the process of filing the GC process soon.

1) Can I140 and I485 concurrently be filed under EB1 category.

2) Assuming these are filed almost immediately, would there be a need to go in for a visa extension come May 10th 2014.

3) At what stage would the GC process need to reach for the visa extension process to be skipped altogether?

4) My wife has an EAD on L2 visa and is working. Assuming the GC process is initiated, would this impact the EAD permit that she possesses.

Would be great if someone could answer the above and provide the generic steps on the way to the GC from L1A and any tips/ options to further fast track it.

TIA

[skillskg]

If you could please share information on your case and help

Hi,

I am in the same situation. I have a L1A which is due to expire in June. My employer did file a concurrent GC application in Dec. Now, I have been recommended by the lawyers to go to a consulate to get my visa renewed in case there is an issue with the GC application in future. I am in a dilemma if I should wait to get my EAD/AP before I go for the renewal, or go earlier and get in using the existing visa in case the renewals gets denied. Any information that you could share will be helpful.