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L-Visa “Intra-company Transfers”
Visa for intra-company transfers to the US
This visa was especially designed for transfers within international companies. The intra-company category, that is a residence permit as well as a work permit for the US, allows the transfer of employees to an office, a subsidiary or branch in the US.
The L-1 category is available for all businesses ranging from multinational concerns over small and medium-sized enterprises to family-owned enterprises. Even a sole proprietor could, in theory, leave the position of executive in the home country office to a friend and transfer himself to the US. For smaller companies it is, however, more difficult to get the L-1 application approved.
PLEASE NOTE: The L-1 application process is expensive and time-consuming. Therefore, it is advisable to check the E-1 and E-2 categories first.
Is a job offer from a US company a requirement?
How does the employee qualify for the L-1 category?
What requirements does the company have to meet?
What is the difference between the L-1A and the L-1B Visa?
What if a new parent, branch, subsidiary, or affiliate is opened in the US ?
How does the application process work?
If I am already in the US, can I still change to L-1 status?
How does the L-1 Blanket petition work?
For how long is the L-1 visa valid?
Can I change my status to another visa category?
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