H-1B or L-1B visa?

[Sol2009]

Hi,

company A (Finland branch of US company), for which I was working from Oct 2009 was acquired (owned) by other company B (US company) in May 2011. I am now working for Company B branch office in Filand. I will be soon relocated to US.

So in this case do i need to apply for L-1B or H-1B visa?

Thanks!

[immihelp]

I don't see why not L1.

[Sol2009]

Thanks for your reply!

One thing i am not sure about L1B is that If i understood correctly it is intra-company transfer, and basically both Company A and Company B had different proprietary products before the acquisition which may raise question by US Immigration bureau or consulate officer that I don’t have training and experience on Company B products in place that I am transferred to. I don't think this question will be raised in case of H1B since I have strong education background (bachelor's degree and master’s degree) as well as many years work experience.

what do you think?