The L Visa allows multinational companies to transfer employees to their U.S. branches, subsidiaries, or affiliates. This visa is designed for executives, managers, and workers with specialized knowledge.
Types of L Visas
L-1A Visa:
- For executives and managers transferring to the U.S. to work in managerial or executive positions.
- Valid for up to 7 years.
L-1B Visa:
- For employees with specialized knowledge about the company’s products, services, or processes.
- Valid for up to 5 years.
Eligibility Requirements for L Visas
- The applicant must have worked for the overseas employer for at least one continuous year within the last 3 years in an executive, managerial, or specialized knowledge role.
- The U.S. employer must be a subsidiary, affiliate, or branch of the overseas employer.
- The applicant must be coming to work in the same or similar role in the U.S.
Application Process for L Visas
- The U.S. employer files Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, with USCIS.
- After approval, the applicant applies for the L visa at a U.S. consulate or embassy abroad.
- If approved, the applicant can enter the U.S. to begin work with the U.S. employer.
Why Choose the L Visa?
The L visa is ideal for multinational companies seeking to transfer skilled professionals to their U.S. operations. It offers a pathway for international employees to work in the U.S. while maintaining strong ties to their home country’s branch.
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