l1b with 10 years of experience

[h12345]

hi friends

i joined a company on January 4th 2012. my company is planning to file l1b blanket visa for me next month.

overall i have more than 10 years of experience, i have worked with current company previously for 3 years at onsite and worked with current client for 3 years in my last employment. i had left company and then rejoined them

questions

1. is one year experience with current company good enough for filing l1b blanket visa?

2. do i have to necessarily file for l1a as i have more than 10 years of experience

request you to please provide your inputs.

thanks & regards

[Attorney_23]

In order to quality for L1 status, the individual must have worked for the company for at least 1 year in a specialized knowledge, managerial, or executive capacity; and, he/she must be coming to the U.S. to work in a specialized knowledge, managerial, or executive capacity.

[h12345]

thanks for the help ...

one more question, would applying for position requiring specialized knowledge after 10 years of IT experience and not applying for managerial position affect my petition and stamping ?

[Attorney_23]

Someone with 10 years, or even 50 years of IT experience would not necessarily have specialized knowledge. The definition of "specialized knowledge" under the government regulations is rather complicated. If your company does not have an attorney assisting with this petition, I strongly suggest you consult with one before going to the Consulate.