L-1 or Visa Waiver re-entry to USA

[planet_erg]

I have an L-1 permit and a Visa to get into the USA. I am currently abroad and I suspect not long after I return to the USA I will be laid off. Is it possible to come into the country and the visa waiver program instead of using my visa? Will I have problems at the border? If I come under the Visa Waiver, can I still work with my L-1? Would I be better waiting till I m laid off and then leaving the country again and re-entering at that time?

 

[GotPR?]

Having L1 does not preclude you from entering under VWP, but you can not "work" under VWP. The best you can do under VWP is sightseeing, business meeting and such.