Legal Question in Immigration Law in Arizona

L2 to H1B status transfer

Hi, please help me:

1) How can I start transfreing visa status from L2 to H1? Please let me know the process to do the same.

2) What are the documents I need to do the same?

3) How long will it take the process of status transfer?

4) Can I start working on H1 immediately after applying for status transfer from L2 to H1, or do I need to wait for aproval?

Kindly answer my questions as soon as possible.

-Thanks in advance

Srini


Asked on 1/15/09, 12:20 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony Siliato Meyner and Landis LLP

Re: L2 to H1B status transfer

Unless you were previously in H-1B status, you are subject to the H-1B cap. New H-1B numbers become available October 1, 2009, but to be eligible you must file an H-1B petition on or about April 1, 2009. If selected, you would be able to start H-1B status on October 1, 2009. Of course, as an L-2 you are eligible for work authorization.

The information contained herein is intended only for educational or informational purposes and is not a substitute for legal advice.

Responding to this inquiry in no way establishes an attorney client relationship; however, I look forward to exploring these issues with you further by way of telephone or in-person consultation.

If you are interested in a phone consultation, we charge $150 (which amount would be applied to our fixed fee for an H-1B petition).

Anthony F. Siliato, Esq.

MEYNER AND LANDIS LLP

One Gateway Center

Newark, New Jersey 07102

[email protected]

www.meyner.com

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Answered on 1/15/09, 1:34 pm


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