Can I apply for asylum while still on L1A? My L1A is still valid till 2015. Does applying for asylum affect the L1A status?

An application for asylum does not affect the L1A status. In fact, if you are still in status when the decision on the asylum application is given, it is a benefit to you. Foreigners who are not in status and receive a denial must defend their case with an Immigration Judge. For more information on asylum, please see my blog. For information on scholarships for asylees, see the other link, too.