L1-A years count as part of H1-B's 6 years?

[alexbogges]

Hi All,

I've been here in the US for 4 years on an L1-A visa, it was renewed on a trip to Toronto last dec so I have until dec 2013 on that visa and I-94.

I have an oportunity to have a new position sponsor me on a H1-B visa and towards green card, but I am unsure if the H1-B would only be valid for 2 years as I've 'used up' 4 years of my stay on the L1-A?

I belive that L1-A is dual intent so am I better sticking with my L1 visa and having my new job start the green card application from there?


Thanks in advance.

[kabkaba]

Hi All,

I've been here in the US for 4 years on an L1-A visa, it was renewed on a trip to Toronto last dec so I have until dec 2013 on that visa and I-94.

I have an oportunity to have a new position sponsor me on a H1-B visa and towards green card, but I am unsure if the H1-B would only be valid for 2 years as I've 'used up' 4 years of my stay on the L1-A?
L1 stay counts towards the 6 year limit.
I belive that L1-A is dual intent so am I better sticking with my L1 visa and having my new job start the green card application from there?
H and L both are dual intent. The advantage with L1A is that your L1 employer can process your GC in EB1.

Thanks in advance.

See above.

[alexbogges]

ok thanks

Thanks for the info,

Sounds like I would be better off staying on the L1-A while my (same) employer starts the EB-1 & GC... whatever they are

I'll go read some more.