Intracompany Transfer Visas (L-1A and L-1B)

Eligibility:
* L-1A: For managers and executives.
* L-1B: For employees with specialized knowledge of the company’s products or procedures.

* Employment Requirement: Employee must have worked for the foreign entity for at least 1 continuous year in the last 3 years.

* Validity: Initial 1 year (for new offices) or up to 3 years, extendable to 7 years for L-1A and 5 years for L-1B.

L-1 Visa Process:

Establish Relationship:
Prove the U.S. and foreign entities have a qualifying relationship (parent, subsidiary, affiliate).
Submit corporate documents like organizational charts, annual reports, and financial statements.
Petition: Employer files Form I-129 with USCIS, demonstrating the employee’s qualifications.
Consular Processing: The employee applies for the visa and attends an interview.

Common Challenges:
Demonstrating "specialized knowledge" for L-1B visas.
Proving that a new U.S. office will support managerial/executive positions.

How We Can Help:
Office Startups: Assist in creating compliant business plans and organizational structures for new U.S. offices.
Comprehensive Evidence: Prepare detailed job descriptions, corporate documents, and legal arguments.