My L1 to H1b-15 conversion pending with USCIS.If I stay after my I-94, L1 Visa expiry, Will my stay consider as legal or illegal

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My L1 to H1b-15 conversion pending with USCIS.If I stay after my I-94, L1 Visa expiry, Will my stay consider as legal or illegal

Anonymous Mar 2, 2015 6 views 4 answers

I have H1B-2015 approved as counselor processing. My L1B and I-94 expires on March 7th, and I have completed 3 years on L1B. My L1B to H1B conversion (premium processing filed on Feb 25th )still pending with USCIS. can I stay after march 7th in USA with out working till my H1b conversion completion. If I stay after my i-94 and visa expiry, will it impact in future for my green card processing. Please note my L1B and H1B with the same employer.

Hany Brollesy · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T13:41:54+00:00

You can remain in the U.S. while the Change of Status to H-1B is pending, but cannot work until the H-1B petition is approved.

Tripti Sharma · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T13:41:54+00:00

Tripti Sharma

Tripti Sharma · Jun 15, 2026

Seek proper guidance from the attorney filing the petition in your behalf.

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J Swaim · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T13:41:54+00:00

You technically do not have legal status while waiting on a change of status. But there are other issues that are more important about your situation which I assume you have discussed with the hospital's or nonprofit's and your lawyer.

My L1 to H1b-15 conversion pending with USCIS.If I stay after my I-94, L1 Visa expiry, Will my stay consider as legal or illegal

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