Legal Question in Immigration Law in California
Hi, I am currently on L2 status and have an approved H1B petition (using consular processing) since I am currently in the US can I file a change of status from L2 to H1B? My L2 is valid till november 2012.
The status of my H1B petition comes into affect from October 2012.
Asked on 8/27/12, 8:14 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Marlene Hemmings
Marlene Hemmings, Attorney at Law
No. If you did not file your I-129 petition (H-1B visa) as a "change of status", then you will have to return home & have your H-1B visa issued by the U.S. Consulate.
Answered on 8/28/12, 12:32 pm
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