Can I have L2 and H1 both?

[H1aspirant2007]

Hi Murli and others

I am try to process my H1 this year. I have another option of filing an L2 since my wife might be going on L1.
My query is can I have both H1 and L2?

If not, I am planning to give preference to H1. Now, in case I want to change my visa to H2 later, do I have to come back to India and file a L2 or I can get it xfer from H1 to L2 in US itself?

Please suggest!!

Thanks and regards,
Nilendu

[Murali]

You can have either of one status L2 or H1.
which ever you get later will be the one...

[H1aspirant2007]

Hi Murli,

Thanks for the quick response.
Now, If I am in US on H1 and want to get an L2, do I have to come back to India and get a stamping or I can get the L2 stamping done from US itself?

Thanks and regards,
Nilendu

[Murali]

You have to go out of USA, get the L2 stamped and enter back into USA on L2 visa.
Stamping can not be done in USA.

[H1aspirant2007]

Hi Murli,

Thanks again for the prompt reply. You are doing a great help to all of us.

I have another query..request your reply..
If I go on H1 and due to some reason or the other I dont want to continue with the company and they dont allow me to transfer my H1 either. May be I might want to fly back to India and file a fresh L2 if things are unbearable.

In such as senario, what are the most important document that I need to keep along with me to:

a) Fly back to India - I am not sure if there are any particular document that we need to show if we want to go out of US.
b) File a fresh L2



Awaiting your reply...

Thanks and regards,
Nilendu