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(L-1 Visas) INTRA-COMPANY TRANSFER VISAS

Managers, executives or individuals with "highly-specialized knowledge" who have worked for a company outside of the U.S. for at least one year in the preceding 3 years may be transferred to that company's U.S. branch or affiliate. The maximum period for those with "specialized knowledge" is 5 years and for executives and managers is 7 years.

To qualify for L-1 status, the Overseas company for which the L-1 employee works must have a specific relationship to the prospective employer in the United States. The two companies must have common control. i.e.:

  • Parent or subsidiary               Affiliate
  • 50-50 joint venture                        Branch






 

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REQUIREMENTS - Visa Applicants must:

  • a) Have been employed by the overseas company for any one of the past three years as executive or manager
  • b) Assume duties of executive or manager in the U.S. business
  • c) Make an investment in the U.S. business; no specific amount of money required

BENEFITS

  • The Visa Applicant may work and collect a salary from U.S. business
  • May travel between U.S. & home country
  • May bring spouse and minor children to live in the U. S
  • Children may attend school
  • May apply for Lawful Permanent Residence (Green Card) when U.S. business has been in existence for more than one year, shows a profit, and has employees, providing the same conditions exist in overseas business
  • If the business purchased in the U. S. has been in existence for more than one year, the applicant and family members may apply directly for Permanent Status
  • L- I Visa is issued in 8-10 weeks

 


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