Thinking of transferring within your multinational company to the US? An L-1 visa might be the answer! Here’s a quick eligibility breakdown for the two main types:
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L-1A (Managers & Executives):
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At least 1 year of experience in a managerial/executive role overseas (past 3 years)
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Transferring to manage a US branch/affiliate of the same company
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Your role involves overseeing operations, making key decisions, or leading a team.
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L-1B (Specialized Knowledge):
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At least 1 year of experience with specialized knowledge of the company’s products/services (past 3 years)
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Transferring to a US role requiring that specialized knowledge, crucial for the company’s US operations
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Your knowledge must be difficult to find in the US job market.
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