L-1 Visa for Intracompany Transfers

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:

• L-1A (Managers & Executives):

  • At least 1 year of experience in a managerial/executive role overseas (past 3 years)

  • Transferring to manage a US branch/affiliate of the same company

  • Your role involves overseeing operations, making key decisions, or leading a team.

• L-1B (Specialized Knowledge):

  • At least 1 year of experience with specialized knowledge of the company's products/services (past 3 years)

  • Transferring to a US role requiring that specialized knowledge, crucial for the company's US operations

  • Your knowledge must be difficult to find in the US job market.

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