H1 to L2 after 6 years?

[debrajdas12]

Hi,
My 6 years of H1B expires Dec-09 and my wife is in L1.

=> Can I change my status to L2 after/before Dec09?

=> Do I have to go out of country to get a L2 Visa or I can do a change of status staying in US.

=> If L2 is approved can I work right away or need to wait for specific number of days before start working?

=> Can I continue to work in US with the same employer with L2?


Thanks in advance

-Das

[kabkaba]

You may apply for COS from within the US, do that before your I-94 expires.
If you apply for and get approved for L2 EAD, you may work for any employer.

[debrajdas12]

Thanks a lot for the reply.. Few more questions ..

-> Do i have to tell my current employer that i am applying for COS ( from H1 to L2).

-> What is the rough time estimate for COS to get approved.

-> Can I apply for EAD along with COS or I have to wait for specific number of days before applying for EAD?

-> Do my current H1 employer has to any special processing once I get my COS and EAD ?

Thanks
Das