L1b expiring feb 2013.i 140 aproved..i 485 pending ..PD28th august 2012..eb1c.should i extn my L1b or can i call uscis for case

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   Carl ShustermanPro

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   Answered December 04, 2012 09:20. Keep renewing your L-1B, if possible, until the date that you are granted lawful permanent residence in the U.S.
   
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   Erik CJ Anderson

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   Answered December 04, 2012 09:15. Under current USCIS policy, an employment based AOS applicant is permitted to legally remain in the US even if his/her L-1 visa expires. An AOS applicant is also permitted to work with a valid EAD card. That said, it is generally advisible to maintain the L-1 nonimmigrant ststaus during the pendency of the AOS process if possible.

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   J Ferrari

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   Answered December 04, 2012 10:18. I agree with attorney Shusterman.

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