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Alien is currently on L-1 status, and a change of status to H-1B is approved from October 1st. Can the alien continue to work for the L-1 employer past October 1st, and join the H-1B employer later?

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Alien is currently on L-1 status, and a change of status to H-1B is approved from October 1st. Can the alien continue to work for the L-1 employer past October 1st, and join the H-1B employer later?

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No, if the H1B is approved with change of status (i.e., a new I-94 is issued), then the person’s status automatically changes to H1B on October 1st. However, if the person wants to continue to remain on L1 after October 1st, he/she should leave the US and re-enter on L1 status.