I am currently on my L1B which is valid till Feb 2021. This year my employer is applying for my H1B (probably premium processing and CoS). But I need to travel to India in April/May for at least 3 weeks.
Someone please help me with below questions.
If I leave for India in April first week and I get my petition approval while I am in India, can I re-enter US using my L1B?
If I get my approval notice while in US and then leave for India in May, can I re-enter US using my L1B?
You can travel out of the country, if you have H1B approved by then. The chances are unknow at this time to get it approved in 15 days, the reason is, there may be delay in premium processing during first few weeks.
If you apply as Consular processing , then there is no issue…
yes, you can do that. Your status will automatically change to H1B on Oct 1st.
I suggest you talk to your employer and then take a call based on that… Also, you need to be aware that there would be lottery and you need to be picked in lottery…