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Can I apply for L1A extension or I have to return back after 2 years as I will complete 7 years including my stay on L1B VISA?

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I have completed 5 years in the USA on L1B VISA. I was in India for 5 months. Even though I didn't complete 1 year of cooling period in India I got a new L1A VISA which is valid for 3 years. Is this treated as a new cycle? Can I apply for L1A extension to be in the USA for another 4 years after 3 years or do I have to return back after 2 years as I will complete 7 years including my stay on L1B VISA?

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Robert Louis BrownImmigration AttorneyCleveland, OH ·
The time in L1Ban L1 A are added together. You need one full year outside United States before you are eligible for additional L1 status.
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Jagbir Terkiana ·
Time on L-1B will be added towards 7 years of L-1A. So you can ask the remainder i.e. 2 years. And do an EB-1 green card.
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Tripti Sharma ·
Seems to be USCIS. Either way, burden is on your not to overstay the 7 years in aggregate.
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