L-1 Multinational Employees
The L-1 Visa facilitates the transfer of executives, managers, and employees with specialized knowledge between international offices of the same company. To qualify, the U.S. and overseas offices must share common ownership.
L-1 Categories:
L-1A: For executives and managers who supervise professional teams or make key strategic decisions.
L-1B: For employees with proprietary knowledge essential to the company’s operations or products.
Key Features of the L-1 Visa:
Duration: L-1A Visas are valid for up to seven years, while L-1B Visas are valid for up to five years.
Dependents: Spouses are eligible for work authorization after arriving in the U.S.