Complex L1 situation.

[supercomp]

Here is complex scenerio one of my family member is facing:

- Came on B1/B2 visa with spouse 3-4 years ago
- Converted to L1A with brand new company (foreign branch is in operation for 10+ years)
- Change of status to L1A was approved immeidately for 1 year.
- L1A status was subsequently renewed for additional 2 years, which expired in December 2011- Prior to expiration of L1A status, renewal/extension for L1A was applied in December 2011.
- Recently received extensive RFE on L1A extension/renewal.
- Now employer do not want sponsor L1A and L1A extension is likely going to denied.

What are options, considering L1A expired in December 2011?
- Can he apply for H1B, if he finds another job, WITHOUT leaving United States for stamping?
- Does he loose status as of December 2011 if L1A gets denied?
- Can he Change his status to ANY visa in USA to remain legally in US, WITHOUT leaving United Staes?

Thanks for your input.

[raghvi]

Complex L1 situation

Till when is his I-94 valid?

[shervin143]

Duplicate post.
http://www.immihelp.com/forum/showthread.php?t=99347

[supercomp]

I-94 expired in December 2011.

Consular process or going back to India is not option, given that H1B visa rejection at consulate level, even with approved H1B in US.

Lets just assume worst case scenero that L1A is denied/withdrawn.

Any other option to stay legally in US (without leaving US for consular H1B visa)?

[shervin143]

There is no other option. More info in your other post.
http://www.immihelp.com/forum/showthread.php?t=99347

I-94 expired in December 2011.

Consular process or going back to India is not option, given that H1B visa rejection at consulate level, even with approved H1B in US.

Lets just assume worst case scenero that L1A is denied/withdrawn.

Any other option to stay legally in US (without leaving US for consular H1B visa)?