L-1 Intra Company Transfer Visa

What Is An L-1 Visa?

The L-1 visa enables non-immigrant companies overseas to facilitate the temporary intra company transfer of foreign employees to work in the United States. The L-1 visa is lined up for those who are in management or executive positions or have specialized knowledge critical to the company’s operation. The L-1 visa is a popular choice for multinational companies to transfer key personnel to the United States, allowing them to manage operations, oversee projects, and share specialized knowledge while maintaining the company’s global presence
The L-1 visa is divided into two main categories: L-1A and L-1B, each serving specific types of roles:

The L-1A visa is the category for managers and executives who are being transferred to a U.S. office that is a subsidiary, branch, affiliate, or parent company of the foreign employer.

To qualify for L-1A classification in this category, the employer must:
• Have a qualifying relationship with a foreign company (parent company, branch, subsidiary, or affiliate, collectively referred as qualifying organization); and

• Currently be, or will be, doing business as an employer in the United States and in at least one other country directly or through a qualifying organization for the duration of the beneficiary’s stay in the United States as an L-1. While the business must be viable, there is no requirement that it be engaged in international trade.

The L-1B visa is the category for employees with specialized knowledge who are being transferred to a U.S. office of the same multinational company. Specialized knowledge typically refers to advanced knowledge or expertise in the company’s products, processes, technology, or other areas.

Requirements for an L-1B visa
• Have a qualifying relationship with a foreign company (parent company, branch, subsidiary, or affiliate, collectively referred to as qualifying organisations); and
• Currently be, or will be, doing business as an employer in the United States and in at least on other country directly or through a qualifying organization for the duration of the beneficiary’s stay in the United States as an L-1. While the business must be viable, there is no requirement that it be engage in international trade.

How To Apply For A Green Card On An L-1 Visa?

Going from an L1 visa to an EB1C green card is a 2-step process. First, your immigration lawyer will file a Form I-140, also called the Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker. Second, your immigration lawyer will file a Form I-485, also called the Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. The consular process with involve an NVC stage. L-1 visa holders living in the US can apply for a green card through the adjustment of status process form l-485. Thos e outside the US will apply via consular processing at the US embassy or consulate in their country of residence.

Why Adam Bernard’s Solicitors?

At Adam Bernards we provide consular assistance for all the categories of US visas. Consular services give you ease of processing for a lesser fee and for a quicker processing timeframe in contrast to USCIS filings. However, it is imperative you choose the firm that has gained substantial experience in consular based services. We analyse and strategize your concern deeply and translate them into the services providing you with a percentage of chance of success of your applications. We are transparent with the processes and make our clients aware of their case status at every stage in the process. We are thoroughly dedicated to our clients needs and in achieving the best outcome for our clients.