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🇺🇸 United States

L1 Visa

Intracompany transfer visa for executives/managers (L1A) and specialized knowledge workers (L1B). Requires at least 1 year of continuous employment abroad with a qualifying related company within the past 3 years. L1A valid up to 7 years, L1B up to 5 years. No annual cap or lottery required. Individual L1 petitions or Blanket L1 for large companies with frequent transfers. Dual intent visa. L1A provides direct path to EB1C green card without labor certification. Processing time approximately 5 months standard.

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Processing Time

~5 months (standard), 15 business days (premium)

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Cost

$1,385 base + $500 fraud fee + $600 asylum fee + $250 integrity fee + optional $2,965 premium

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Duration

L1A: up to 7 years, L1B: up to 5 years

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Work Rights

Tied to sponsoring employer only

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Path to Permanent Residence

Yes

Requirements

  • 11 year employment with related company abroad in past 3 years
  • 2Managerial/executive role (L1A) or specialized knowledge (L1B)
  • 3Valid qualifying relationship between US and foreign entity
  • 4Continuing employment with US affiliate/subsidiary/branch

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