In L-status, (re)enter the US with a B1 visa

[keppie_3]

Hi all,

I entered the US in 2013 on a B1 visa to establish a subsidiary for my employer (find suitable office space, open bank accounts, etc.). This has all worked out great and the business is up and running.
I recently successfully changed my status from B1 to L1-A. I did not leave the US to change my status, it was processed all in the US.

Now I want to leave the US for a short break and visit the headquarters in Germany (to report all results to our management).
Can I re-enter the US with my B1 visa? This B1 visa has a validity of 10 years (max. stay of 6 months).
Or do I have to apply for the actual L1-A Visa in order to return to L1A status?

Thanks

[raghvi]

Hi all,

I entered the US in 2013 on a B1 visa to establish a subsidiary for my employer (find suitable office space, open bank accounts, etc.). This has all worked out great and the business is up and running.
I recently successfully changed my status from B1 to L1-A. I did not leave the US to change my status, it was processed all in the US.

Now I want to leave the US for a short break and visit the headquarters in Germany (to report all results to our management).
Can I re-enter the US with my B1 visa? This B1 visa has a validity of 10 years (max. stay of 6 months).
Or do I have to apply for the actual L1-A Visa in order to return to L1A status?

Thanks

It depends upon the purpose of your trip back into US. If you are going to do the same work what you were doing before leaving then you should get L1A visa stamped in passport and enter US on L1A.

This is my opinion not legal advice.