L-1A Visa
For Executive and Manager Transfers
The L-1A visa allows international companies to transfer their executives or managers from a foreign office to a branch, subsidiary, or affiliate in the United States. This visa is ideal for businesses looking to expand their operations in the U.S.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Business Relationship
There must be a qualifying relationship between the foreign company and the U.S. entity (subsidiary, branch, or affiliate).
Applicant’s Role
The applicant must have worked as a manager or executive for at least one year within the last three years.
Purpose of Transfer
The applicant must hold a managerial or executive role in the U.S. office.
Operational Evidence
The U.S. company must be actively operating or planning to begin operations.
BENEFITS
• Initially valid for up to 1 year for new offices and up to 3 years for established businesses, renewable for up to 7 years.
• Eligibility for permanent residency under the EB-1C category.
• Allows the spouse and children under 21 to join under L-2 status, with the spouse eligible to apply for work authorization.
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