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Home All FAQs Working Visas H-1B and L-1 I have an active L1 Visa. I want to apply for a H1B this year through a new employer. Can I continue to work on L1 for my old employer though my H1B petition is approved?

I have an active L1 Visa. I want to apply for a H1B this year through a new employer. Can I continue to work on L1 for my old employer though my H1B petition is approved?

Tuesday, 17 March 2009 06:59 FAQs - H-1B and L-1
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Thank you, RK, for suggesting this question.

Getting an H-1B involves a change of status. US immigration law allows an alien to have only one status at a time. As a result, your L-1 will automatically end the day your H-1B status starts (usually, this is the day the petition is approved).

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