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by shafqat 5148 days ago
The following line is not correct: "it has to be a UK co owning a branch in the States, not a US co with a UK office"

It can be either way around. But your general point is true: the L1 visa is great. I moved over on an L1A visa (the US company is the parent, with branch in UK). I just got a 2 year extension after the first year. Now in the process of getting an expedited green card.