Can I change from L1A to L1B?

Yes, you can. To apply for a change of status from L1B to L1A, your employer must petition your case to USCIS before your current L1B visa expires.

Can L1B be extended beyond 5 years?

An L-1B has a statutory maximum of five years. It cannot be extended beyond the fifth year. In order to reset the five year clock, you would need to be outside the US for at least one year…

Can L1A be transferred?

No, any L1 visa holder cannot apply for a new job while on the L1 visa. This means that he/she cannot transfer to another company through their L1 visa.

How long can you stay on L1A visa?

While L-1 visa holders are allowed to renew their status, the overall period of stay is a maximum of seven years for L-1A holders (L-1B holders can only stay for a maximum of five years. This is the three-year initial period plus every other added year in the extension request.

Can L1A be extended beyond 7 years?

You cannot extend L1A status beyond the 7-year maximum with approved i140. If you do not get your Green card before your 7th year ends, you can either file for L1A extension using recapturing technique – use all your vacation days spent outside USA to push your 7th year end date further.

How long is a L1A visa good for?

An L-1 visa is initially valid for a period of 3 years. After that, an L-1A visa holder is eligible for an extension for a total of 7 years while an L-1B visa holder can be extended to a maximum of 5 years.

Can I Change my L1b to L1-A?

While every immigration situation is unique and dependent on its own facts and circumstances, a change of status from L1-B to L1-A can typically be approved as long as the employee is promoted to a managerial or executive position a minimum of six months prior to the expiration of the total five year limit on a L1-B visa authorization.

What is the difference between L1a and L1b?

L1 visas are divided into two categories: L1A for manager and executive transferees and L1B for specialized knowledge workers. The advantage of L1A over L1B is the duration of the visa; the first has a possible duration of seven years, while the latter lasts only five years.

How to qualify as an L1a visa holder?

In order to qualify as an L1A visa holder, you must be able to prove that you have upgraded to a managerial or executive role in your company. The exact qualifications for this are somewhat arbitrary as the term “manager” or “executive” does not necessarily in and of itself qualify you for an L1A.

How many times can you extend an L1 visa?

Typically, an L1 visa is initially granted for a 3-year period with 2-year extensions available (2 extensions available for L1A and 1 extension available for L1B). However, if the L1 visa is approved for a new office, the visa is initially granted for a 1-year period with 2-year extensions available at the end of the year.