A: It depends on the type of L-1 visa you received. For the L-1A visa, the maximum duration is 7 years; and for the L-1B it is 5 years.The initial approval is usually 3 years or less, so you may need to apply for a renewal before your current visa expires to allotted the visa category.Q: My company is considering an L-1A visa for me to work at our U.S. branch, and asked me to provide proof of my educational qualifications.: It depends on the type of L-1 visa you received. For the L-1A visa, the maximum duration is 7 years; and for the L-1B it is 5 years.