Question on Out of Status for L1 to H1 Transfer

USA H1B Visa
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Hi,

I am currently employed with Company A on L1 Visa with validity until August,2013. I have a approved H1 from Company B with a I-797 & I-94 starting October 1.

Due to Personal reasons, I cannot join Company B until November 15 and will be continuing on L1 till then

Currently I have a I-94 valid until December,2013

The new I-94 received for H1 visa is valid until 09/30/2015

a) Does the I-797 & I-94 mean that my application was processed with COS

b) Will the above situation mean that I will be Out of Status and will this cause issues during future GC Processing & H1 stampings.

Please let me know what options I have now.

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Hi, I am in a similar situation. Please let me know if you got an answer for your question. It would be of great help

Thanks

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I’m also sailing on the same boat. Is it legal to continue working for L1 (visa expired in Jun-2013, I-94 valid till 2014)employer when H1 is approved with a change of status starting 1-Oct-2013?