Question on 1 in 3 year rule for L1 visa

[morpheusb]

Hi All,

First of all thank you for reading this post. Upfront apologies for the length of this question and (perceived) complexity. My question is regarding my eligibility for L1-A visa.

Here's my experience timeline.

1. Masters degree in business administration. Started working in 2006 with Company A.
2. Moved to US on H-1B from Company A in April 2013
3. Changed employer in US in February 2014 and have been with that Company (Say, Company B) thereafter on H-1B. PERM and I-140 filed through Company B.
4. Moved to Company B's Canada office in March 2020 and it has been just over an year with Company B Canada
5. Now, Company B wants me to be back in USA on L-1A Blanket.

Skills and managerial authority wise I would qualify but I am uncertain if the 1 in year 3 year rule (https://www.uscis.gov/news/alerts/us...nt-requirement) would invalidate my case? Could anyone please share their insights on the applicability of that rule in my case.

Attached is a diagrammatic representation of my professional & immigration timeline.

Any help or guidance is appreciated. Thank you all in advance.

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[Libra_14]

You are certainly eligible for L1A, what is the doubt?

[morpheusb]

hi Libra_14,

the 2018 november policy memorandum was somewhat confusing. Thank you so much for your response.

You are certainly eligible for L1A, what is the doubt?

[Libra_14]

hi Libra_14,

the 2018 november policy memorandum was somewhat confusing. Thank you so much for your response.

Best of luck !