L1 Visa - Question on one continuous year

[sjeejula]

Hi All,

I am working for a US subsidiary in India. I have been working for them since April 2007 in India. My boss in US wants me to immigrate to US. So I was making sure that I am eligible for a intra-company transfer to US on L1. While doing the research on your site, I came accross this clause for L1 visa:

"The L-1 is available to a foreign national who, within the three
years immediately prior to entering the U.S., has been employed
abroad for at least one continuous year and is now seeking temporary
admission to the U.S. to be employed by a parent/branch/affiliate/subsidiary
of that foreign employer in a managerial or executive capacity, or in a position requiring specialized knowledge."

Does this mean that I should be employed with the company for one continuous year outside US? If that correct, I will be eligible for L1 visa transfer in April 2008.

But as of now, I am in US (for the same company) on B1 visa for 2 months. So did I break one continuous year employment outside US clause? Will the one continuous year start only when I go back to India in November 2007?

I would appreciate your help in clarifying my question.

Thanks in advance,
Satish

[infoway]

You need one year, you did not break the one year as you are on official business and getting paid. You will be eligible in April 2008 for an L1.