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The L-1 Intra-Company Transfer visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows multinational companies to transfer employees from their foreign offices to their U.S. offices. To be eligible for an L-1 visa, you must meet the following requirements:
- You must have been employed by the overseas company for at least one year within the past three years in a managerial, executive, or specialized knowledge role.
- The U.S. company must have a qualifying relationship with the overseas company, such as parent, subsidiary, affiliate, or branch.
- You must be coming to the U.S. to work in a managerial, executive, or specialized knowledge role for the U.S. company.
- You must intend to leave the U.S. when your L-1 status expires.
- You must meet all other eligibility requirements for entry into the U.S., such as having a valid passport and not having violated any U.S. immigration laws.
It’s important to note that the L-1 visa is initially issued for a maximum of three years for employees in specialized knowledge roles, and for a maximum of five years for employees in managerial or executive roles. Extensions may be granted, subject to certain conditions.
Spouses and unmarried children under the age of 21 may also be eligible for L-2 visas, which allow them to accompany or join the L-1 visa holder in the U.S. Spouses may also be eligible for work authorization.
