Using pre-existing B1, while L1A Indiv. petition is ongoing

[mudits14]

Hello good Samaritans!

I have an L1A individual petition filed with USCIS. Meanwhile I am considering a business travel to the US, with my pre-existing B1 visa, in January-23. This trip would be strictly 1 week long, just to meet some clients (I work in the Business Development function). Important to note that this visit is a "good to have" and not a "must have".

Please share your views/experiences -
1. Could this trip have any impact (even if less probable) on our L1A petition/consular visa interview?
2. Any chance/ past instance of unpleasantries at airport immigration, with the immigration officer discovering an ongoing L1 application?

I can defer this trip, or prepare better based on your kind suggestions. Thanks!

[Libra_14]

1. Could this trip have any impact (even if less probable) on our L1A petition/consular visa interview?

No, not at all. You just need to convince CBP officer at POE that your intent with B1 visit is purely temporary & you'll surely return after 1 week.

Apart of that there is no impact on your L1 petition/visa.

2. Any chance/ past instance of unpleasantries at airport immigration, with the immigration officer discovering an ongoing L1 application?

Not on L1, but I had H1 petition approved, when I was traveling on B1 & they asked me to prove that my intention is not to switch from B1 to H1, once I am inside USA. After a quick discussion & justification they allowed me to go through. DM me if you need detailed information.