Legal Question in Immigration Law in New Jersey

L1 to H4 conversion

I am on L1B visa . My spouse is on H1B visa. Due to un-favourable job conditions I might have to return to my home country. Could you please answer the following questions on Change of status to H4 visa

1. Can I apply for H4 visa while I am still on L1B visa in the US

2. By getting H4 visa stamped will it effect the L1B visa issued on my companies behalf


Asked on 3/29/09, 11:21 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony Siliato Meyner and Landis LLP

Re: L1 to H4 conversion

You are permitted to have more than one type of visa in your passport. However, while in the U.S., you must choose between the two visa classifications and may not switch from one to the other without a cahnge of status application being filed.

I would recommend that you discuss this in detail with competent immigration counsel.

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.

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 3/29/09, 11:54 am


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