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L-1A Visas (Intracompany Transferee Visa)
What is an L1 Visa?
An L-1 visa is a non-immigrant visa category that allows foreign workers to come to the United States to work for a U.S. employer, subsidiary, affiliate, or branch office of their foreign employer. The L-1 visa is designed for intracompany transferees, meaning employees who are being transferred within the same company from their foreign office to a U.S. office. There are two types of L-1 visas: L-1A visa and L-1B visa. L-1A Visa is for intracompany transferees who are managers or executives, and the L-1B visa is for intracompany transferees who have specialized knowledge.
What is an L1-A Visa?
L-1A Visa is for intracompany transferees who are managers or executives. To qualify for an L-1A visa, the employee must have been working for the foreign company for at least one continuous year within the preceding three years. The purpose of the transfer is to manage an organization or a major function within the organization in the United States.
How can I get an L1-A Visa?
To obtain an L-1A visa, you must meet specific eligibility requirements. Here are the key qualifications:
- Qualifying Relationship: There must be a qualifying relationship between the U.S. company and the foreign company. This typically means that the U.S. company is a subsidiary, affiliate, branch, or joint venture of the foreign company. The foreign company must continue to do business during your stay in the U.S.
- Employment by the Foreign Company: You must have been working for the foreign company in an executive or managerial capacity for at least one continuous year within the preceding three years before your transfer to the U.S.
- Executive or Managerial Role: You must be seeking to enter the United States to work in an executive or managerial capacity. An executive role typically involves making high-level decisions and overseeing the management of the organization. A managerial role involves managing a significant function or department within the organization.
- Job Offer: You must have a specific job offer from the U.S. company to work in an executive or managerial role.
If you meet these eligibility requirements, you can apply for the L-1A visa. The L-1A visa is typically granted for an initial period of up to one year if the U.S. company is a startup, or up to three years if the U.S. company has been in business for several years. Extensions are possible, allowing you to stay in the United States for a maximum of seven years for L-1A visa holders.
How can I get an L-1B Visa?
To obtain an L-1B visa, you must meet specific eligibility requirements. Here are the key qualifications:
- Qualifying Relationship: Just like with the L-1A visa, there must be a qualifying relationship between the U.S. company and the foreign company. This typically means that the U.S. company is a subsidiary, affiliate, branch, or joint venture of the foreign company. The foreign company must continue to do business during your stay in the U.S.
- Specialized Knowledge: You must have specialized knowledge related to the company’s products, services, proprietary techniques, management, or other aspects that are not generally known in the industry. This specialized knowledge should be critical to the U.S. employer’s business operations.
- Employment by the Foreign Company: You must have been working for the foreign company in a specialized knowledge capacity for at least one continuous year within the preceding three years before your transfer to the U.S.
- Job Offer: You must have a specific job offer from a U.S. company to work in a specialized knowledge capacity.
If you meet these eligibility requirements, you can apply for the L-1B visa. L-1B visas are typically granted for an initial period of up to three years, with the possibility of extensions. Extensions can allow you to stay in the United States for a maximum of five years for L-1B visa holders.
How Long Is an L-1 Visa Valid For?
The validity of an L visa, whether it’s an L-1A or L-1B visa, can vary depending on the specific circumstances and the discretion of the USCIS or a U.S. consulate. However, I can provide you with some general guidelines for the validity of L visas:
- Initial Period: L-1 visas are usually granted for an initial period of up to three years for both L-1A (executives and managers) and L-1B (specialized knowledge) visa holders.
- Extensions: L-1 visa holders can typically apply for extensions. L-1A visa holders can extend their stay in the United States for up to a maximum of seven years, and L-1B visa holders can extend for up to a maximum of five years. Extensions are subject to the continued validity of the qualifying relationship between the U.S. and foreign companies.
- New Office L-1 Visas: If the U.S. company is a new office, the initial L-1 visa granted is often valid for one year. Afterward, you can apply for extensions in two-year increments.
- Blanket L-1 Visas: Some multinational companies with a history of frequent L-1 visa applications may qualify for “blanket” L-1 visa status. Under the blanket L-1 program, employees may apply for L-1 visas directly at a U.S. consulate without individual company-specific petitions. The validity of a blanket L-1 visa is typically for up to five or seven years.
Important Links for Related Visas:
To learn more details about other work visas, refer to the following links.
Immigrant Visas:
Please click the link below to find out more about each type of temporary work visa.
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Assessing Eligibility: Our skilled attorneys and paralegals will evaluate your eligibility and guide you through the various options available to bring your family members to the United States. We talk in different languages for your comfort like English, Bangla, Hindi & Urdu.
Document Preparation: We assist you in gathering the required documentation, ensuring that all forms and supporting evidence are accurately completed and submitted in a timely manner.
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After the visa/petition is approved, we offer guidance on the next steps, including adjustment of status or consular processing, to help your family members smoothly transition to life in the United States.
At Mehran Law, We understand the importance of keeping families together, no matter where they come from. Our dedicated team of experienced immigration attorneys and paralegals will be navigating the complex process of USA family visas, ensuring that you can bring your loved ones closer to you.
Immigration Law can vary from person to person and also be very complex. You should always contact an experienced immigration attorney before filing a petition or making a decision. Contact us at 470-800-9213 or [email protected] for a free consultation.
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