Can L1A who has applied for GC, stay in US even after visa expiration

[ssathya72]

Hi all,
I was told that, even though the visa validty of an H1 holder's visa is expired. he/she can stay in US, as the H1 VISA gets extended (may be by automatically) every 6 months or 1 year once his/her 140 is approved (Green card).
Does this apply for L1A visa holder aswell.

Scenario:-

L1 A visa is getting expired on 2014 Dec, thus completes 7 years of total L1a visa validty.
Current company has applied for GC and the current status of the GC is 140 approved. Can I stay in US even after 2014 Dec,as my 140 approved.

[raghvi]

Hi all,
I was told that, even though the visa validty of an H1 holder's visa is expired. he/she can stay in US, as the H1 VISA gets extended (may be by automatically) every 6 months or 1 year once his/her 140 is approved (Green card).
Does this apply for L1A visa holder aswell.

Scenario:-

L1 A visa is getting expired on 2014 Dec, thus completes 7 years of total L1a visa validty.
Current company has applied for GC and the current status of the GC is 140 approved. Can I stay in US even after 2014 Dec,as my 140 approved.

Is it EB1/EB2/EB3? If EB1, I believe priority dates are current and you can apply I485 and get EAD and continue to stay.

If EB2/EB3 then am afraid you would have to leave US and return on L1 OR next year H1 after 1 Year stay outside US .

This is my opinion not legal advice.

[ssathya72]

Thank you Raghvi. Appreciate your response.