I don't suppose so - the L-1 only seems to apply to the situation posited by GP, i.e. someone going from a non-US office to a US office. In author's case, it d

I don't suppose so - the L-1 only seems to apply to the situation posited by GP, i.e. someone going from a non-US office to a US office. In author's case, it doesn't seem like he was going from one office of the company to another. Seems like the H1 (as mentioned by Vivtek) would better suited for him. Edit: Disclaimer: I am not an immigration expert :)