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What is the difference between an L-1A and an L-1B Visa?

April 26, 2017difference l-1a l-1b Visa

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What is the difference between an L-1A and an L-1B Visa?

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• Answer: L-1A Visas are for multi-national managers and executives, who have at least 1 year (6 months for blanket authorization) working abroad for the related entity, in a Manager or Executive capacity. L-1A Visas can be extended for a maximum period of 7 years. L-1B Visas are for other persons with key specialized knowledge, who will be utilizing that knowledge in the US, who have at least 1 year (6 months for blanket authorization) working abroad for the related entity. L-1B Visas can be extended for a maximum period of 5 years.