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I am currently in the US on L-1B status. If a company files an H-1B Petition for me with change of status, can I start working for them immediately after such H-1B Petition is filed?

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I am currently in the US on L-1B status. If a company files an H-1B Petition for me with change of status, can I start working for them immediately after such H-1B Petition is filed?

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No, you need to get the H1B Petition approved with the change of status. Moreover, if the H1B employer is not cap-exempt, the most likely start date would be October 1st under the current situation.