H1 B And L1 B Differences

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The H1-B and L1-B visas serve different purposes, so the job profiles dont necessarily need to match. The H1-B visa is for specialty occupations requiring a bachelors degree or equivalent, while the L1-B visa is for employees with specialized knowledge of the companys products or processes. When transferring an H1-B visa, the new job must still qualify as a specialty occupation but doesnt have to match the old job profile. Always consult an immigration attorney for specific advice.

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what is H1-B is for specialty occupations
The H1-B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations. These are jobs that require:
- Theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge.
- Minimum of a bachelor's degree or its equivalent related to the job.
what is L1-B is for specialized knowledge employees
The L1-B visa allows international companies to transfer employees with specialized knowledge from their foreign operations to their operations in the U.S. Specialized knowledge involves:
- Unique understanding of the company's products/services.
- Advanced expertise in the company's processes and procedures.
during the H1-B transfer , should new Job profile related to old H1-B petition?
When transferring your H1-B visa to a new employer, the job profile must still qualify as a specialty occupation according to USCIS guidelines. It does not necessarily have to match your old H1-B job profile. Always consult with an immigration attorney for personalized advice.
during the H1-B transfer , should new Job profile related to old H1-B petition although H1 is not activated?
A dormant H1-B visa can be transferred to a new employer. The new job profile doesn't have to match the old one, but it must be a specialty occupation according to USCIS guidelines. Consult an immigration attorney for specific advice.
Are these correct lines for the H1-B job duties
Sure, I can assist you. However, I'll need some more information. Could you please provide the specifics of the job duties you're referring to?
• Deploy and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes tools (e.g., Helm, kubectl). • Ensure seamless integration with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD). • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to Kubernetes deployments. • Manage and maintain Kubernetes configurations using ConfigMaps, Secrets, and other Kubernetes-native tools to ensure optimal cluster operation and security. • Ensure configurations adhere to security and compliance standards.
Your H1-B job duties certainly seem to involve specialized knowledge and skills, which is a requirement for the H1-B visa. However, whether these responsibilities will qualify depends on the specific USCIS guidelines. Have you consulted with an immigration attorney to assess this?
Cloud Engineer specializing in Kubernetes CaaS.
As a Cloud Engineer specializing in Kubernetes CaaS, your job duties seem to fall under the specialized occupations category for an H1-B visa. However, the final decision depends on USCIS. Have you consulted an immigration attorney regarding this?