The L-1A and L-1B Visas allow for the intra-company transfer of employees of foreign entities to U.S. parent, affiliate, and subsidiary companies. Key employees may contribute executive, managerial, or specialized knowledge skills to the U.S. business. This visa option also enables a foreign company which does not yet have an affiliated U.S. office to send an executive or manager to the U.S. with the purpose of establishing a new office.
The L-1A visa is for employees performing managerial or executive assignments in the United States, with a maximum period of seven years stay in the United States. The L-1B visa is for employees performing specialized knowledge assignments with a maximum period of five years stay in the United States. Dependents (spouses and minor children) of L-1A and L-1B visa holders are admitted under L-2 visa status with a possibility of obtaining employment authorization.
The L-1 category is a “dual intent” visa, which means that the foreign national may apply for permanent residency without violating their nonimmigrant status. Meaning, it may permit the Business to pursue Green Card options, if a longer stay for the L-1 Visa Holder would be beneficial to the Business.
There are three main requirements for the L Visa, and they are as follows:
L-1A visa holders will be granted an initial three years of stay in the U.S. and can extend their stay to a maximum of 7 years. L-1B visa holders can only be extended to a maximum of 5 years.
Planning and budgeting our core requirements for any and every business. Our law firm tries to assist businesses however possible, and knowing how much an L Visa would cost is important. Below you can find estimated government fees as well as our law firm‘s estimated legal fees.
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Estimated Legal Fees:
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