Transfer Your Talent to US Operations
The L1 visa enables multinational companies to transfer managers, executives, and specialized employees to their US offices. We specialize in demonstrating qualifying relationships and expertise.
L1 Visa Categories
Choose the right category for your transfer
L1A Visa
Managers & Executives
For employees in managerial or executive positions who direct operations, manage departments, or supervise professional staff.
L1B Visa
Specialized Knowledge
For employees with specialized knowledge of the company's products, services, research, systems, or management procedures.
Eligibility & Requirements
What you need to qualify for L1
Eligibility Criteria
Required Documents
Benefits of L1 Visa
Why companies choose L1 for employee transfers
No Annual Cap
Unlike H1B, L1 visas have no annual quota. Apply anytime without lottery concerns.
Family Benefits
Spouse can obtain work authorization. Children can study at US schools.
Green Card Pathway
L1A holders have expedited EB-1C green card path without labor certification.
Blanket Petitions
Large companies can get blanket approvals for faster individual transfers.
Extended Stay
L1A: up to 7 years. L1B: up to 5 years. Extensions beyond with pending green card.
Dual Intent
L1 allows dual intent - pursue green card while maintaining non-immigrant status.
Success Stories
Executives and specialists who trust us
Sanjay Krishnan
Infosys
Vice President, US Operations
"The team handled our company's L1 blanket petition and individual transfers with exceptional expertise. Their understanding of multinational corporate structures made the process seamless."
Priya Venkatesh
TCS
Technical Project Manager
"As an L1B specialist transferee, I was worried about proving specialized knowledge. Their documentation strategy clearly demonstrated my unique expertise and my visa was approved quickly."
Rahul Sharma
Wipro
Regional Director
"From L1A transfer to green card, they guided us through the entire immigration journey. Now I'm a permanent resident managing our North American operations. Excellent service!"
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common L1 visa questions
How does the L1 Intracompany Transferee Visa work?
The L1 visa facilitates the transfer of key employees from a foreign company to its related U.S. entity (parent, subsidiary, affiliate, or branch). To qualify, the employee must have worked for the foreign company for at least one continuous year within the past three years. It is divided into two categories: L-1A for Managers/Executives and L-1B for employees with Specialized Knowledge.
What distinguishes the L-1A from the L-1B category?
The distinction lies in the role and maximum stay. L-1A is for executives and managers who direct the organization or a major component. It allows a maximum stay of 7 years and offers a direct path to a Green Card (EB-1C). L-1B is for professionals with 'specialized knowledge' of the company's products or processes. It allows a maximum stay of 5 years.
Can my spouse work in the U.S. while I am on an L1 visa?
Yes, L-2 spouses enjoy automatic work authorization incident to status. Unlike H-4 spouses who often wait for EADs, L-2 spouses can work for any U.S. employer immediately upon arrival, using their I-94 record as proof of employment eligibility. This makes the L1 visa extremely attractive for families.
Does the L1 visa require a specific educational degree?
Unlike the H1B, the L1 visa does not strictly require a bachelor's degree. Instead, the focus is on your employment history with the company and your specific role. For L-1B, you must prove your knowledge is 'specialized' and not easily found in the U.S. labor market. For L-1A, you must prove your actual managerial authority.
Is the L1 visa a path to a Green Card?
Yes, the L1 is a 'dual intent' visa, meaning you can apply for a Green Card without jeopardizing your non-immigrant status. L-1A holders are particularly fortunate as they can apply for the EB-1C Multinational Manager Green Card, which bypasses the lengthy PERM labor certification process, often saving years of waiting.