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Can I still stay in the US if my L1A visa expires but I have an B1/B@ visa that is valid until 2018?
Asked on Mar 11th, 2013 on Labor and Employment - Texas
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I am currently using an L1A visa to work here in the United States but, it will expire in April 07, 2013. I also have an existing B1/B2 visa that is good until 2018. Can I still stay in the US beyond April?
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You will need to change your status to B1/B2.
Answered on Mar 12th, 2013 at 7:25 AM
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If you L visa expires, you will have to apply for "adjustment of status" to change to B1/B2 vistors's visa. You cannot simply remain on the expired status and not file to change it. Remember a B visa is for visitors and business visitors as it does not confer an automatic right to stay.
Answered on Mar 12th, 2013 at 7:24 AM
Bruce A. Coane
If your L-1 I-94 is current, you can apply to switch to B-2, but must do so before the I-94 expires.
Answered on Mar 11th, 2013 at 10:08 PM