No, you are not eligible to file under this year's CAP. You would have to leave the country and remain abroad for a period of 12 months prior to applying for a CAP subject H-1B.
Yes, it is possible to seek change from L to H while still in the U.S. However, the start date of the H-1B would be October 1st of this year. As long as your L-1B is set to expire later than that date, you should be fine. Alternatively, you could seek consular processing, but would [...]
Yes, you can. There is no restriction on bringing family when entering in L-1B status.
Yes, but that process may involve having an employer file an H-1B petition on your behalf.
Yes, they will count against the overall limit of 6 years.
An L-1A would be the preliminary step towards establishing eligibility for EB-1C consideration.
A multinational manager or executive is eligible for priority worker status. The eligibility criteria are similar to the L-1 visa: He or she has been employed outside the U.S. in the three years preceding the petition for at least one year by a firm or corporation and Seeks to enter the U.S to continue service [...]
The only way to tell current status of an individual who enters on the basis of a blanket L-1 is to ask the employer because there is no corresponding petition receipt# that could be checked online.
When seeking to write an invitation letter for visitors, it is important to document the ability to support the visitor. Current employment should be documented by means of a letter. An Affidavit showing your ability and willingness to support the visitors during their stay would be required. Please also have the visitor clearly document ties [...]