L1 to B1 Visa

[needhelp78]

Hi Currently I am in L1B visa and I resigned my job. Do I have to leave the country immediatly? what is the grace period? I hve my I-94 valid till July 2010.
I have a B1/B2 visa that I got on April 2006 (before L1 Visa) and it is valid till April 2016. Is there a posibility that i can convert my visa status from L1 to B1/B2? do I have to leave the country and come back in for this?

Thanks in Advance

[txh1b]

You are currently out of status if you resigned. The COS should be applied before your resignation.

[needhelp78]

Thanks for the reply

What should I do now to stay legally in the US

[txh1b]

How long has it been since your last pay check? Apply for a COS immediately if it is not long. If not, you cannot do anything other than leave the country. You are already accumulating illegal stay.

[needhelp78]

My last pay check date is 9/22. I will be receiving paychecks till November as I have vacation days which will be paid till November.

In terms of applying for COS, I already have a Visa stamping in my passport for B1/B2 valid till 2016. Is this visa valid? should I approach a lawyer to apply for COS? or can I apply myself?

[txh1b]

Look up for I539. Visa does not mean anything. You are technically on L1 till you get paid before which you need to apply for a COS by yourself or through a lawyer.

What is the reason for stay in US now? Depending on it, the COS could be approved on denied.

[needhelp78]

Thanks for your reply,

If i apply for the COS to B1 now, how long will it take? the reason for stay is that I have my car and apartment and other things to be sold and also to tour places in the US.


Thank again.