L1b to H1bI have valid L1 till Jan 2009 and now I want to change my company. I want to know what is the procedure ?I gone through some of...

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L1b to H1b

I have valid L1 till Jan 2009 and now I want to change my company. I want to know what is the procedure ?

I gone through some of the forums and my understanding is I need to transfer it to H1. If so, what are the steps I need to do? Is cap is applicable? Do I need to wait till March 2008 for H1 filing?

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Re: L1b to H1b

Sir/Madam,

You are correct in that you will need to change your visa in order to chnage employers since L-1 visa is tied to your particular employer.

You would be subject to the H-1b cap, unless your employer would otherwise be cap exempt or if you had a U.S. Master's degree, which are also soon to run out.