L1A vs H1B for fast GC processing

[navneet17]

Hi,

I have few questions going in my mind. Someone who had faced similar situation can please help in guiding if possible.

From 2019 I am in Manager role in my organization in India. Earlier was in US for 3.5 years on H1B . Which VISA category will be more suitable leading to early GC, considering I have the flexibility with both visa in my organization.

1. H1B- Technical Role

2. L1A- Manager Role

Questions:

1. Which is better (salary is not constraint) H1B vs L1A for GC early approval?

2. Chances of approval of EB1 in L1A visa category later on. I know this is subjective and depends on case to case basis. But if someone can advise what will they do in such a scenario.?

3. If I get approved L1A visa , what happens to my H1B petition. Is it automatically cancelled?

4. If L1A gets rejected then is there any impact on my H1B petition.?

thanks in advance

[Libra_14]

1. Which is better (salary is not constraint) H1B vs L1A for GC early approval?

Depends on what stage you are in with your H1B or L1 GC process. Have you filed I140 or is it approved? Or you want to start GC process now.
If you are starting now, of course L1A will give you GC much early.

2. Chances of approval of EB1 in L1A visa category later on. I know this is subjective and depends on case to case basis. But if someone can advise what will they do in such a scenario.?

EB1 has better chances.

3. If I get approved L1A visa , what happens to my H1B petition. Is it automatically cancelled?

No, once can hold multiple non-immigrant visas. But if you apply for your L1A visa now, VO may ask question about your current H1 & can cancel that, stating you no longer working for H1B company.

4. If L1A gets rejected then is there any impact on my H1B petition.?

No - but it again depend on the VO & your L1 visa interview.