AnaMaria Rivera Law Firm
Attorney L1 Visa
At AnaMaria Rivera Law Firm, we are here to help international companies transfer key employees to their U.S. offices through the L-1 visa, facilitating the growth and expansion of your business.
The L-1 visa is a non-immigrant visa category designed for employees of international companies who are being transferred to the offices of the same company, affiliate, parent, subsidiary, or branch in the United States. There are two types of L-1 visas: L-1A for executives and managers, and L-1B for employees with specialized knowledge.
Eligibility Criteria to L-1 Visa
To qualify for an L-1 visa, the applicant must meet the following criteria:
Qualified Employer
The company must have a qualifying relationship (parent, subsidiary, affiliate, or branch) with a foreign company.
Previous Employment
The employee must have worked for the foreign company continuously for at least one year within the three years preceding their admission to the U.S.
Employment Capacity
The employee must be transferred to the U.S. to work in an executive or managerial capacity (L-1A) or in a position requiring specialized knowledge (L-1B).
Application Process
L-1 Visa
- Initial Evaluation
We review the employment history and company structure to determine eligibility. - Petition Preparation
We gather and prepare all necessary documentation. - Petition Filing (Form I-129)
We submit the petition to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). - Consular Processing or Adjustment of Status
If the petition is approved, the employee can proceed with consular processing in their home country or adjust their status if already in the U.S.
Required Documentation for L-1 Visa
Evidence of the qualifying relationship between the foreign company and the U.S. company.
Proof of continuous employment for at least one year within the last three years.
Detailed description of the job position in the U.S.
Financial and organizational documentation of the company.
Evidence of the qualifying relationship between the foreign company and the U.S. company.
Proof of continuous employment for at least one year within the last three years.
Detailed description of the job position in the U.S.
Financial and organizational documentation of the company.
Transfer of Key Employees
Facilitates the transfer of executives, managers, and employees with specialized knowledge.
Pathway to Permanent Residency
L-1A visa holders may be eligible for an EB-1C visa, allowing them to obtain permanent residency.
Supports Business Expansion
Helps international companies expand their operations in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions about L-1 Visa
L-1A visa holders can stay up to 7 years, while L-1B visa holders can stay up to 5 years.
Yes, spouses and unmarried children under 21 can accompany the L-1 visa holder with an L-2 visa.
No, the L-1 visa is specific to the employer who sponsored the application. Changing employers would require a new visa application.
