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New H1B Petition while already on L1A
I am on L1A visa that will be max out in May 2022. I followed up with my company's immigration team for a new H1B petition this year, but they said that I am ineligible for this year's quota. As my 6 years of stay in US ends by May 2021, and new H1's eligibility will not start before Oct 2021, there is a gap of 5 months which makes me ineligible even though I have an approved I-140 in Eb2 category. But when I checked with an other employer who is willing to file H1B for me, said that I would still be eligible for a new H1B. I am confused here and want to know your thoughts to plan my alternate options better. Thanks in advance!!
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No, you are not eligible since you already completed 6 years on L1 visa.- I am not an Attorney, hence not giving any legal advice. Just sharing MY opinion with an intent to help others.
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Thank you Libra_14. I haven’t completed my 6 years yet. As I mentioned I would complete 6 years of stay by May 1st 2021. This date is after this year’s H1 registration date but well before the work eligibility start date. Would I be ineligible this year ? I will have to plan for alternative options in that case.Comment
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The 6 year are counted on the date of H1 approval. Alternative plan is for you to move out of USA & stay out so that on the date of H1 approval you do not complete 6 years.- I am not an Attorney, hence not giving any legal advice. Just sharing MY opinion with an intent to help others.
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Sad that you had applied GC in EB2 .Unless u have EAD you cant extend stay in L1 beyond 7 years.Can they file in EB1C ? the PD is rapidly moving up...you may still have some chance?Originally posted by L1-H1B View Post
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