Applying L1b Extn and H4 at same time

USA L1, L2 Visa
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Hi,

My L1b visa is getting expired in december. My wife is in H1b visa. We both are in US currently.

 

Can i apply for L1B Extn and H4 visa at same time during the month of November?

 

Is there any problem in applying two visas at same time?

 

Thanks.
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You would not want to apply for both at the same time. If you are concerned that the L-1B petition will be denied you can always file for the H-4 after the L-1B denial. If you file online there would be no time out of status.

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If your L-1 denial comes after L-1 I-94 expiration date, then you cannot file COS to H-4 as any COS application requires an unexpired I-94 at the time of filing. What you can do is file L-1 under premium processing so that you get the result prior to I-94 expiration date and then decide to file COS to H-4. The other option is to leave US after L-1 denial and then appear for H-4 visa stamping.

Filing them together creates a race scenario and could result in complication. Talk to your attorney to know all the possible permutations.

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Please help me in unserstanding if i will be in status in below case.

My L1B visa is expiring in January 2013.
I am planning to apply for H4 in december 1st week and L1B Extn during december last week.

If my L1B extn is getting denied during Feb 2013, Can i stay legally in US till i get a decision on my H4 petition?

Thanks.