I'm in L1B VISA, I want to know what happen if my green card process is still on going but my VISA expires

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Anonymous Jan 15, 2014 Bankruptcy and Debt 5 views 3 answers

My company starting the Green Card process for me, I heard the process is roughly as below: 1. Submit Labor Certification petition 2. long time wait for approve 3. Submit I-140 Immigrant Visa petition 4. long time wait because of backlog 5. Submit I-485 Adjustment Status 6. long time wait because of backlog 7. Get green card since there are three "long time wait" (step 2/4/6), so there is a risk that Green Card may not be able to issued before my VISA expires, I heard I can switch to H1B, but in case I can't get H1B, could you let me know what will happen if my L1B Visa expire during 3 long waits? Is it possible that I go back to my home country but not quite current Green Card process, then I stay 1 year and request for another L1, then go back to U.S. to continue the Green card process?

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Giacomo Jacques BeharImmigration AttorneySan Diego, CACA licensed

Giacomo Jacques BeharImmigration AttorneySan Diego, CACA licensed · Jun 15, 2026

Yes, you got that one right: upon expiration of the L-1B max out period will need to go back to Hindustan, stay there one whole year, then return on an H-1B and open a "fresh' 6 year period, while waiting for your green card priority date to become current under the Hindustani quota. Once your I-140 is approved, you'll be able to extend your H-1B in 3 year increments until such time as your priority date becomes current and you are able to file for your green card application.

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Maria Marty

Maria Marty · Jun 15, 2026

Please ask your employers immigration attorney or the attorney that processed your L1B. These are basic questions attorneys must answer and they know your case.

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Alexander Joseph SegalImmigration AttorneyNew York, NYNY licensed

Alexander Joseph SegalImmigration AttorneyNew York, NYNY licensed · Jun 15, 2026

Second opinions should be rendered on . Who wants the liability? If you need a second opinion, hire an attorney and bring to that appointment your entire immigration record.

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