H1B to L1B

[GC_Visa]

Started working in US for my employer this year, have worked with him earlier in India for about 7 years. Currently on H1B but my spouse cannot work since she is on dependent visa. Have 2 ways : Either start GC process and wait for 2 years to get EAD or get L1B and spouse gets EAD in 6-8 months. What should be done and what are the risks involved ? Priority is spouse starts working asap.

Have good visibility of the product I am working on so do not see any issue on that front. But still if needed can I get changed to H1B status if and when required ?

[raghvi]

Started working in US for my employer this year, have worked with him earlier in India for about 7 years. Currently on H1B but my spouse cannot work since she is on dependent visa. Have 2 ways : Either start GC process and wait for 2 years to get EAD or get L1B and spouse gets EAD in 6-8 months. What should be done and what are the risks involved ? Priority is spouse starts working asap.

Have good visibility of the product I am working on so do not see any issue on that front. But still if needed can I get changed to H1B status if and when required ?

Each visa has its purpose and advantage/disadvantages. With L1 you pretty much would be tied to the employer. If GC is really and option , I would say start that, and wait an additional year , because GC is more of a permanent solution to your concern, L1/L2 is only going to be temporary(only till you on a L1).

This is my opinion not legal advice.

[raghvi]

Started working in US for my employer this year, have worked with him earlier in India for about 7 years. Currently on H1B but my spouse cannot work since she is on dependent visa. Have 2 ways : Either start GC process and wait for 2 years to get EAD or get L1B and spouse gets EAD in 6-8 months. What should be done and what are the risks involved ? Priority is spouse starts working asap.

Have good visibility of the product I am working on so do not see any issue on that front. But still if needed can I get changed to H1B status if and when required ?

Each visa has its purpose and advantage/disadvantages. With L1 you pretty much would be tied to the employer. If GC is really and option , I would say start that, and wait an additional year , because GC is more of a permanent solution to your concern, L1/L2 is only going to be temporary(only till you on a L1).

This is my opinion not legal advice.