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		seldo on April 19, 2017 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: H-1B visas mainly go to Indian outsourcing firms L1 visas are easier for the company to get, because there is no cap on the number issued. The employee on an L1 is just as qualified as an H1, but less free -- they cannot switch jobs, and if they get fired they must leave the country within 15 (!) days.

Roedou on April 19, 2017 | [–]

I'm just coming up to the end of my L-1A visa.

I can attest that the "leave the country immediately if you lose your job" situation is a very odd thing to have hanging over you every single day.

ojbyrne on April 19, 2017 | | [–]

L-1As are included in the recent USCIS guidance that establishes a 60 day grace period when employment ends.

https://www.uscis.gov/news/news-releases/uscis-publishes-fin...

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