Hello,

My name is Deepika. Im in US on L2 as my husband is in US L1. Currently I have EAD the work permit for L2 and searching job. I also have my H1 B is approved and I have I-797A. However the effective date from when I can start working on H1 B is Oct 1st 2009. Now I came to know that my husbands L1 is though valid until 2011, his term in his company is coming to an end on Spe 25 2009. Can I stay in US after Sep 25 since my H1B effective date is Oct 1st or does it become illegal for me to stay after Sep 25?
Awaiting for your reply

Thanks
Deepika

Your H-1B should have been approved with consulate notification and not a change of status. Confirm this on the approval notice I-797. If so, then you will need to leave before your current L-2 I-94 expires and get the H-1B visa issued to you to enter and work as an H-1B.