Holding L1B to H1B Change of Status(COS)

[imchandan]

Hi,

My Current Situation is:

I am on L1B and working with employer valid more 2 years, my wife is on L2 EAD and she is working too.

Same employer has filed H1B for me which was picked up this year, still waiting for approval.

I understand that after October if my COS from L1 to H1 happens, my wife won't be able to work.

1) Can i request USCIS to hold my Change of Status so that my wife can still work ?

Thanks

[raghvi]

Hi,

My Current Situation is:

I am on L1B and working with employer valid more 2 years, my wife is on L2 EAD and she is working too.

Same employer has filed H1B for me which was picked up this year, still waiting for approval.

I understand that after October if my COS from L1 to H1 happens, my wife won't be able to work.

1) Can i request USCIS to hold my Change of Status so that my wife can still work ?

Thanks

You cannot, either your employer requests for it, or you leave US before H1 approval and re enter on your valid L1 visa.

This is my opinion not legal advice.