L-1 Intracompany Transferee Visa

Visa for employees transferring from a foreign office to a U.S. office of the same company.

What is the L-1 Visa?

The L-1 visa enables companies operating both in the U.S. and abroad to transfer certain employees to U.S. offices. L-1A is for managers and executives, while L-1B is for employees with specialized knowledge. This visa is commonly used by multinational companies expanding to the United States.

Eligibility Requirements

Employed by the company abroad for at least 1 continuous year within the last 3 years

Transferring to a parent, subsidiary, affiliate, or branch in the U.S.

L-1A: Manager or executive role

L-1B: Specialized knowledge of the company's products, services, or processes

Application Process

Employer files Form I-129 with L supplement

Include evidence of qualifying relationship between entities

USCIS adjudicates the petition

Employee applies for visa at U.S. Embassy (if abroad)

Duration of Stay

L-1A: up to 7 years; L-1B: up to 5 years

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