Meeting Professional and Executive Needs Through L-1 Visas
Larger companies with global operations and overseas employers with new or existing U.S. subsidiaries can turn to the L-1 visa to achieve status for foreign executives, managers, professionals and advanced technicians.
Because the L-1 visa does not require a Labor Condition Application, and can be acquired to cover groups of employees, the petition process is more streamlined and less expensive than the H-1B procedure. Contact a knowledgeable business immigration lawyer at Christiansen Law Firm for additional information about the L-1 employment visa requirements.
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The essential feature of an L-1 visa is the transfer of an employee that has worked for the company for at least 1 year during the previous 3 years.
L visas are nonimmigrant visas, and are generally valid for 3 years. Permanent resident status may be sought if the employee desires to reside permanently in the United States.
There are two main categories of the L-1 visa: L-1A for executives or managers, and L-1B for "workers with specialized knowledge," such as the ability to extend or maintain proprietary software systems. The knowledge must relate specifically to the company's operations, not just the profession or general technology. Children and spouses of L-1 visa holders are also eligible for status.
Because Christiansen Law Firm addresses the full range of business immigration needs, our lawyers are able to advise you about the specific requirements and characteristics of all employment-based visas, and we can help you select the right approach for your needs. For additional information about L-1 visas for intracompany transfers into the U.S., contact us at our Houston, San Antonio and Lufkin offices.
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