L1A - H1B visa from Same Company

[vince123]

I am currently on L1A visa from company A since March 2014. I initially got it for 3 years.
I have recently filed extension and my L1A visa got extended for 2 years till March 2017.

I understand that the max duration one can stay on L1A is 7 years (3 years initial validity + 2 years first extension + 2 years final extension).

My employer would like to file H1B visa for me this year as a contingency in case I don't get the second extension.

Can the same person have both L1A and H1B visas from same company ? or Do I have to give up one of the visas in case my H1B gets picked up in lottery ?
If I also gets H1 visa, what happens when I go out out of the country on short trips and come back ? Will the immigration officer stamp me under L1A or H1B visa ?

If I get the H1 visa, will the max stay 6 year clock recycle and get started from the day on which I am on H1 ?

If I am have both L1 and H1 visas, can my employer still file GC under EB1 ?

[SHB]

Same query

I am currently on L1A visa from company A since March 2014. I initially got it for 3 years.
I have recently filed extension and my L1A visa got extended for 2 years till March 2017.

I understand that the max duration one can stay on L1A is 7 years (3 years initial validity + 2 years first extension + 2 years final extension).

My employer would like to file H1B visa for me this year as a contingency in case I don't get the second extension.

Can the same person have both L1A and H1B visas from same company ? or Do I have to give up one of the visas in case my H1B gets picked up in lottery ?
If I also gets H1 visa, what happens when I go out out of the country on short trips and come back ? Will the immigration officer stamp me under L1A or H1B visa ?

If I get the H1 visa, will the max stay 6 year clock recycle and get started from the day on which I am on H1 ?

If I am have both L1 and H1 visas, can my employer still file GC under EB1 ?

Hi -

My husband is in a similar boat and just wanted to see what option did you finally take?

[Libra_14]

Can the same person have both L1A and H1B visas from same company ? or Do I have to give up one of the visas in case my H1B gets picked up in lottery ?

Legally you can have both visa at the same time - but when you go for stamping for your newer visa (H1 in your case) the VO will cancel your existing L1 visa.

If I also gets H1 visa, what happens when I go out out of the country on short trips and come back ? Will the immigration officer stamp me under L1A or H1B visa ?

So, if your H1B petition is approved & you still wish to use your existing L1 visa - do not apply for H1 visa when you go out of USA & show your existing L1 while returning to USA

If I get the H1 visa, will the max stay 6 year clock recycle and get started from the day on which I am on H1 ?

No, it will restart only if you stay out of USA for an year & switch.

If I am have both L1 and H1 visas, can my employer still file GC under EB1 ?

Earlier it use to be the case (EB1C for H1), but not sure if that is still open (you might want to consult an attorney).