L1 extenstion when awaiting for H1b status

[nganesan]

Currenly I'm in l1 visa, My I-94 expires on 4nd september 2012, I have already applied my H1B on april 9 and I'm waiting for my approval, but if I receive my H1 B approval before September I cann't continue my stay after september 2nd since h1 b will be effective only from october.. I'm planning to apply L1 extension endof August?? will that impact my status.

[shervin143]

If the L1 becomes effective after the H1B effective date, then you will remain to be in L1 status and should work for the L1 employer. Search and read about the last action rule.