L1A First extension denial and cooling off period

[sskumar79]

Hello All,

I used my L1A for 3 years and my first extension was denied, is there any cooling period for new L1 petition?

[ayushbajaj29]

I haven't heard of any cooling period and in my case, I was trying to get a fresh L1A which got denied, I immediately went for an L1B in a month which got approved. At that time I remember my attorney mentioned that there isn't a cooling period as I was worried as well.

[Libra_14]

I used my L1A for 3 years and my first extension was denied, is there any cooling period for new L1 petition?

Since you've already spent 3 years in USA & then extension got denied, you should wait for an year to apply for fresh L1A.

I haven't heard of any cooling period and in my case, I was trying to get a fresh L1A which got denied, I immediately went for an L1B in a month which got approved. At that time I remember my attorney mentioned that there isn't a cooling period as I was worried as well.

Because you were not in USA - his was extension & yours was fresh L1A - hence no cool off period for you.

[ayushbajaj29]

sskumar79 Was your extension denied at the Consulate during the interview or during individual petition at USCIS?

[Libra_14]

sskumar79 Was your extension denied at the Consulate during the interview or during individual petition at USCIS?

You apply for extension while staying in USA, consulate is for applying/reissuing visa.