Individuals who are employed outside the United States
as executives, managers or in a position that requires
specialized knowledge may qualify for a L-1 intra company
transfer work visa. It allows the employer to transfer
these categories of employees from the foreign company
to a US office, subsidiary, or affiliated company to
perform temporary services. If the applicant is already
in the United States, a change of status might be possible,
which enables the individual to obtain L-1 status without
leaving the country and having to apply for the L-1
visa at a U.S. consulate abroad.
The visa is initially granted for a period of one to
three years with extensions available in two-year increments
and a maximum duration of stay of seven years. The foreign
company (the non-US company) must remain in operation
during the entire duration of the L1 Visa status. The
spouse and children under 21 of the L-1 Visa beneficiary
may acquire a dependant L-2 Visa during the period of
the transferee’s status.
Establishing
a company in the US and filing L1 Visa for their employee
(PDF)
Already
established company in the US filing L1 Visa for their
employee (PDF)
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