L1B stay in US

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   Aleksandra Michailov

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   Answered January 23, 2013 12:51. You are allowed to stay only 5 years total in L-1B status in the U.S. - so after the first 3 years, you would be able to extend only for 2 more years. Perhaps you would qualify (or had applied) for an L-1A, which would give you additional 2 years. Otherwise, the clock will restart after spending 1 year abroad.

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   J Ferrari

   Los Angeles Immigration Attorney

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   Answered January 23, 2013 13:49. The maximum on L-1B is five years. That only gets reset after spending at least one year outside the US.

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