L1 Intra-company Transferees

Also exempt from having to overcome the §214 (b) presumption of immigrant intent, L1 visa applicants are employees of a foreign branch, subsidiary, parent, or affiliate of a U.S. company coming to work in the U.S. office. To qualify as an L1, applicants must have worked in the foreign branch for at least one out of the last three years and be managers/executives or specialized knowledge staff of the foreign affiliate.

Initially, L1 visas will be granted for up to three years. The visa can be renewed up to a maximum of seven years. After seven years in L-1 status, the employee must work outside the United States for at least one year before a new application is made for L or H status. Contact us for a confidential consultation.