Legal Question in Immigration Law in New York

I am currently on an L1 visa and have been working for the same employer for 3 years having just renewed my visa for another 3 years. My husband is on an H1B and I am wondering if it would be beneficial for me to transfer to his visa as I want more flexibility to look for other jobs which my L1 visa does not give me. My husband is currently in the process of applying for a green card so wondering if this would impact me being transferred to his H1B in the interim. I'm not sure if me being attached to his H1B would actually allow me to work. Please advise


Asked on 9/21/10, 9:29 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Luba Smal Smal Immigration Law Office

You will not be allowed to work in H-4 status, because dependents of H1B are not allowed to work.

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Answered on 9/26/10, 9:45 am
Ajay Arora Ajay K. Arora, Attorney-at-Law, P.C.

Hi,

H4 status does not allow for employment. However, if you find a suitable job offer, and the new employer is willing to file an H1B petition, you can change status from L1 to H1B status.

You are automatically included in your husband's green card process irrespective of your current nonimmigrant visa status.

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Answered on 9/26/10, 10:31 am


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