L-1B to L-1A visa conversion in blanket category

[aparna0729]

Hi All,

I am currently on L-1B visa with my 5 years term on the visa expiring inJune 2021. As I am serving in managerial role since last 1.5 years, my employer/legal attorney team was proposing L-1 B to L-1A conversion under blanket category, but during the process they came back saying that USCIS rules have changed and that they cannot process my conversion as only 2 more months are remaining in my MPS.

Can you please confirm if there is any such rule or limitation from USCIS that prevents an applicant from filing L-1B to L-1A conversion petition in blanket category when they have less than 6 months of MPS remaining?

Regards
Aparna

[Libra_14]

I guess the reason is the remaining time on your L1B. Since you have only 2 months remaining on L1B & even if you file for your conversion, you cannot work beyond the initial 5 years term.

Please check with your attorney if they can file the conversion in premium & you can secure conversion petition approval before your 5 year term & you cancontinue.