AOS and L1 visa - Pls. help!

09-29-2003, 05:43 PM

Hi,
I'm ready to file my AOS package with the BCIS in November '03 based
on Visa Lottery. But I just realized that my current L1 visa expires
in March of 2004.
My questions:
1- would that 5 month time window (Nov '03 - Mar '04) be enough time
to get my status adjusted by the BCIS?
2- if the answer on 1 is no, Can I extend my L1 visa after I filed my
AOS package with the BCIS?
3- if the answer on 2 is no, Should I get an extension of my current
L1 visa before to file the AOS package?
4- In this case, I won't be able to file with the BCIS in November
with the associated risk of not having my permanent residence status
on time. right?
I'll appreciate anyone's feedback.
Thanks

09-29-2003, 10:21 PM

    >Subject: AOS and L1 visa - Pls. help!
    >From: (Sergio)
    >Date: 9/29/03 1:43 PM Eastern Daylight Time
    >Message-id: <>
    >Hi,
    >I'm ready to file my AOS package with the BCIS in November '03 based
    >on Visa Lottery. But I just realized that my current L1 visa expires
    >in March of 2004.
    >My questions:
    >1- would that 5 month time window (Nov '03 - Mar '04) be enough time
    >to get my status adjusted by the BCIS?
    >2- if the answer on 1 is no, Can I extend my L1 visa after I filed my
    >AOS package with the BCIS?
    >3- if the answer on 2 is no, Should I get an extension of my current
    >L1 visa before to file the AOS package?
    >4- In this case, I won't be able to file with the BCIS in November
    >with the associated risk of not having my permanent residence status
    >on time. right?
    >I'll appreciate anyone's feedback.
    >Thanks

If you file your AOS before your I-94 for the L-1 expires your status is "in
adjustment" you do not need a valid visa or I-94 for that. However, if you need
to travel, you will need advance parole and to work, you will need an EAD. So
be prepared.

09-30-2003, 11:33 PM

Thanks for your reply...
One more related question, what is my evidence of this 'in adjustment'
status if I just need to mail them my package (BCIS receive
application by mail only)and I won't have anything from BCIS until
they call my for an interview which in some cases won't happen for
several months?
Thanks again for anyone's feedback.

    > If you file your AOS before your I-94 for the L-1 expires your status is "in
    > adjustment" you do not need a valid visa or I-94 for that. However, if you need
    > to travel, you will need advance parole and to work, you will need an EAD. So
    > be prepared.

10-01-2003, 02:42 AM

    >Subject: Re: AOS and L1 visa - Pls. help!
    >From: (Sergio)
    >Date: 9/30/03 7:33 PM Eastern Daylight Time
    >Message-id: <>
    >Thanks for your reply...
    >One more related question, what is my evidence of this 'in adjustment'
    >status if I just need to mail them my package (BCIS receive
    >application by mail only)and I won't have anything from BCIS until
    >they call my for an interview which in some cases won't happen for
    >several months?
    >Thanks again for anyone's feedback.
    >> If you file your AOS before your I-94 for the L-1 expires your status is
    >"in
    >> adjustment" you do not need a valid visa or I-94 for that. However, if you
    >need
    >> to travel, you will need advance parole and to work, you will need an EAD.
    >So
    >> be prepared.

You would have your I-485 receipt notice, wouldn't you?