Hi,
I am currently working with L1B visa and it will be valid until end of 2017. My immigration lawyer suggested me to apply for H1B petition that allow me to convert to H1B visa in future and when I want to change employer in US. Additionally, they mentioned that they want to start filing the H1B petition early (years before L1B expiration) as it is a lottery process and no guarantee that I can get H1B visa. They also mention that by filing H1B petition, I can still hold/work with L1B visa - even if my petition is approved.
I am new to this process. I have the following questions:
1. Can I continue to work with L1B visa until expiry, have my H1B petition approved and still have eligibility to convert L1B to H1B when I need to?
2. I like L1B visa because it allows my wife to work and I heard that it is easier to get Green Card if I hold L1B visa. On the other hand, H1B visa giving me flexibility to change employer in US. What would be your advise?
Appreciate your help.
I am currently working with L1B visa and it will be valid until end of 2017. My immigration lawyer suggested me to apply for H1B petition that allow me to convert to H1B visa in future and when I want to change employer in US. Additionally, they mentioned that they want to start filing the H1B petition early (years before L1B expiration) as it is a lottery process and no guarantee that I can get H1B visa. They also mention that by filing H1B petition, I can still hold/work with L1B visa - even if my petition is approved.
I am new to this process. I have the following questions:
1. Can I continue to work with L1B visa until expiry, have my H1B petition approved and still have eligibility to convert L1B to H1B when I need to?
2. I like L1B visa because it allows my wife to work and I heard that it is easier to get Green Card if I hold L1B visa. On the other hand, H1B visa giving me flexibility to change employer in US. What would be your advise?
Appreciate your help.
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