Applying for a L1 visa while F2 visa is under process - any issues?

[Blingbling2024 0]

Hi all, 

A couple of weeks ago, I applied for an F2 visa to accompany my spouse for their Master's program in the US. When I applied, I seemed to be eligible for an interview waiver (as I've previously held an F1 visa), and as of now, my current status is "Pending Consular Authorization". As I can see, the next step would be for the embassy to mail me the instructions to submit my passport, or for me to schedule an interview (if the interview waiver is not successful).

Meanwhile, the company I work for has offered to transfer me to the US, which means I would need to submit a L1 visa application. I would prefer to move there with my company on L1 visa, while my spouse also pursues their course. Now, my question is whether:

(a) I should go ahead and submit an L1 visa application, while the F2 visa is concurrently under process

(b) Wait for a decision on the F2 application, before applying for the L1 visa

(c) Withdraw the F2 visa application (not sure how to do this tbh), before applying for the L1 visa

My preference would be option (a), since it seems to be the simplest and quickest - but wanted to understand if there would be any implications on the grant of the L1. 

Thank you for reading!

 

Edited June 24 by Blingbling2024

[OldUser 6,608]

What do company lawyers say? Are they aware of your F2 petition?