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when should I file i-539 to change visa status from L1 to B2?
I came to US with L1-B work visa ( i-94 expires in year 2015), but now get tired of job and want to quit and do sight-seeing in US. So I need to file i-539 to change the status to B2 visa, I know the approval process usually takes 2 months, I don't want to risk being rejected , so I can't put resignation paper before being notified that it is approved. but once I get notified it is approved, will the status change take effect immediately? you know, the company usually requests 2 weeks notice period for resignation, I can't leave the company in 2 weeks after putting resignation paper. how do I solve this problem?
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Do you eventually want to leave for home after you are done sightseeing on B2? -
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I don't want to come back to the same job after sightseeingOriginally posted by peace999 View PostComment
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If you are thinking of switching jobs after a 2 month or so vacation, I think you should adopt a different strategy than changing to B2.
YOu will have to change status again from B2 to some work status,when you find a new job. And there is never a guarantee
if L1 to B2 and back to L1/H1 will be approved.
Also, can't you just take an unpaid 2 month vacation while you are on L1 and then resign later.Comment
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Originally posted by peace999 View Post
Thanks for the suggestion, Although I haven't tried, I don't think company will approve things like '2 months vacation ' or 5 months vocation that I am looking for. I actually want to learn some things in US in my own way instead of going to school. after that I will probably go back home to start my own business/career or extend b2 visa if the status change is approved.Comment
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