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USA L-1 Visa

The L-1 visa allows multinational companies to transfer employees from a foreign office to the US. L-1A is for managers/executives; L-1B is for employees with specialized knowledge.

Processing Time

2–4 months (regular) · 15 days (premium processing)

Approximate Fee

USD 460 + employer fees

Eligibility Criteria

  • 1Employed by multinational company for 1+ year in last 3 years
  • 2L-1A: Manager or executive role
  • 3L-1B: Specialized knowledge of company products/processes
  • 4US company must be affiliate, parent, or subsidiary of foreign company

Required Documents

  • Employer petition (I-129)
  • Proof of qualifying relationship between companies
  • Employment letters & org charts
  • Job description for US role
  • Valid passport
  • DS-160 form

Application Process

  1. 1

    Employer files I-129 petition with USCIS

  2. 2

    Receive USCIS approval notice (I-797)

  3. 3

    Apply for L-1 visa at US consulate

  4. 4

    Attend visa interview

  5. 5

    Travel to USA for intracompany transfer

Key Benefits

  • No annual lottery (unlike H-1B)
  • L-1A: Pathway to EB-1C Green Card
  • Bring spouse (L-2) and children
  • L-2 spouse can work in USA
  • Initial 3-year stay (L-1A: 7 years total, L-1B: 5 years)

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