RahulM123

Hi All,

I am keen to know the process for transferring L1B to H1B. Should I file a fresh application when the window for H1B gets open or there is some other process as well for the transfer.

Is there any quota for L1B->H1B transfers anytime in the year?

Regards,
Rahul Malik

scrubbedexpat099

No such thing as a transfer.

RahulM123

Hi Boiler,

Transfer of L1B to H1B exists, i request to check on internet sites.

Regards,
Rahul

Orangepants

What you can do is a change of status (COS) whilst in the US but you first have to apply for the H-1B on April 1 (employer submits the petition etc) and once that is approved, you can change status to that of H-1B. Perhaps that is what you mean by transfer from one status to another? Best to use the word change rather than transfer.

RahulM123

Thanks for your reply, just 1 more query I have.
Can this COS happen anytime in the year or necessary a fresh H1B application needs to be file on April1.

ian-mstm

No... a change of status exists. That's not the same thing as a transfer.


I believe you can do a COS at any time.

Ian

Orangepants

You can do COS anytime after you have an approved petition in your hands. First the employer has to apply for the H-1B on April 1 and once that is approved, (if) then with the H-1B approval paperwork, you can ask to change from one status to another. It is a brand new application.

scrubbedexpat099

Once or if?

Orangepants

Yes quite! I was unsuccessful two years running...