Immigration Question

[Raos]

Hi, i have filed my L1 petition and waiting for approval.. in the meantime is it possible to travel in B1 for a short period to US?

Thanks in advance,
Rao

[PraetorianXI]

Yes. Do you already have this visa or will apply for it?

[Raos]

yes, i have a valid B1 visa.

[PraetorianXI]

You can use it then. You may be questioned about your L1 visa, but since it is a dual intent visa, it should not cause any problems. Enjoy your trip.

[Raos]

thanks! i forgot to mention one more thing. I have already visited US twice this year in B1 and this would be my third trip. will this cause any problem?

[PraetorianXI]

For how long did you stay in the US in your previous 2 visits? how much time each visit?

[Raos]

first visit for 70 days and second visit for 90 days

[PraetorianXI]

You have already spent 5 months of this year in the USA.

Unless you request to spend 1 month or less in your next visit. I see you going through a hard time to enter under a B visa. Since you are spending more time "visiting" the USA than "living" in your home country.