If Finished my 5 years in L1B and now my H1B applied
One year, unless you have an immigrant petition underway.
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One year, unless you have an immigrant petition underway.
Probably not. You should consult with an immigration attorney before planning anything.
In any marriage-based case, proof of termination of any prior marriages is required.
"Policy manual" is not binding. A lawsuit may be filed to compel action of the application if 120 days passes and no action is taken on the case.
If you have not been consistently employed per the terms of the LCA and H-1B petition, then you have not been maintaining nonimmigrant status.
You should discuss the process of filing a request for change of status instead of NIV processing with your company's attorney.
You would have to file for an extension of status through your employer, which may not be possible if you have spent 5 years in L-1B status already.
That depends on whether you have met in person, among other factors. The fiancee visa is probably the best bet though.
You can file for adjustment of status one your priority date is current and notify the NVC that you will not be seeking an immigrant visa from...
Your wife will be technically "out of status" if your L-1 petition is withdraw and should probably be prepared to depart within a short period of...