What is the difference between L-1A visa and L-1B visa?
The L-1A visa is for managers and executives. On L-1A visa you may apply for a Green Card without going through the process of Labor Certification. If you were a manager or executive with the overseas branch for one year, you do not have to be in L-1A status for a year unless you are starting a new company in the U.S. after being on L-1 status for only a year. The L-1B visa is for key employees (accountants, computer programmers, etc). You must have specialized knowledge of the company’s products or procedures.
