L-1 Intra-Company Transferee Visas
Reputable & Experienced Immigration Lawyers
Do you need an L-1 intra-company transferee visa to enter and work in the
U.S. for your company? These visas are available for executives, managers,
and workers with specialized skills who wish to transfer to an office
in the U.S. that is part of their foreign company or one of its subsidiaries
or affiliates. An L-1 visa is only for a temporary stay.
For legal assistance with this type of
visa, you can turn to Maney | Gordon | Zeller, P.A. Our firm specializes in
U.S. immigration law and has helped thousands of clients in its 40+ years
of service with all types of visas and
immigration issues. Our L-1 intra-company transferee visa attorneys are well-versed
in the laws governing this type of visa, its requirements, terms, and
advantages. We can walk you through the process and ensure that your application
is prepared and submitted correctly.
Connect with Maney | Gordon | Zeller, P.A. by calling
(800) 708-4399 or
contacting us online today.
Requirements & Terms of an L-1 Intra-Company Transferee Visa
An L-1A visa applies to executives and managers while workers must apply
for an L-1B visa. L-1A visas have an initial duration of three years with
a total duration of no more than seven years. L-1B visas have an initial
duration of one to three years but may be extended for up to five years.
As an L-1 visa holder, you can bring your spouse and children into the
country on L-2 visas.
To obtain an L-1 visa:
- You must have worked at your foreign company for a minimum of 12 months
in the three years before filing your application
- Your work for the foreign company must have been as an executive, manager,
or employee with a specialized skill
- Your work at the U.S. office, subsidiary, or affiliate must also be as
an executive, manager, or specialized skill worker
- Your foreign company must remain in business during your entire stay in the U.S.
- If you are working for a subsidiary or affiliate, it must remain qualified
as part of the parent company throughout your stay
To learn more about your visa application,
contact an L-1 visa lawyer at
(800) 708-4399.
