B1 validity while going for L1B visa interview

[Newman1]

Hi Friends,

I have valid B1 visa with multiple entry for 10 years and I had been to US few times in last couple years for smaller durations. Now my new company applied for L1B visa and I need to go consulate soon with I-129S and other documents for visa interview. Now if L1B is granted then whther B1 will be cancelled by them or if L1B is rejected then B1 still remains approved ? Anybody has similar experience or heard any update on the same ?

Moreover it's travel ready i.e. I may have wait for couple of months for suitable assignments even if L1B blanket granted at consulate. So I'm really worried about loosing a valid B1 multiple status or in worst case L1B rejected then also B1 still remains valid ?

Looking for urgent response as my visa interview is within next few days.

Thanks

[txh1b]

You are allowed to have L1 and B visas at the same time on the passport.

[kabkaba]

Also depends on the VO, some ppl cancel prior visas some don't.

Btw you do not have B1 status, you only have a B1 visa. Status is for people who are already in the US.