L-1 Intracompany Transfer Attorney
Visa for managers, executives, and specialized knowledge employees transferring to U.S. office
Serving Grand Rapids, MI | Charlotte, NC | Nationwide
What is L-1 Intracompany Transfer?
Visa for managers, executives, and specialized knowledge employees transferring to U.S. office
Who Qualifies?
You have worked for foreign company for 1 continuous year in past 3 years
U.S. company has qualifying relationship with foreign company (parent, subsidiary, affiliate, branch)
You are coming as executive, manager (L-1A), or specialized knowledge employee (L-1B)
You will work in managerial, executive, or specialized knowledge capacity in U.S.
The Process
Verify Qualifying Relationship
Confirm U.S. and foreign entities have parent, subsidiary, branch, or affiliate relationship.
Document Foreign Employment
Gather evidence of 1 year continuous employment abroad in qualifying position.
File I-129 Petition
U.S. employer files petition with USCIS (or blanket L petition if applicable).
USCIS Adjudication
USCIS reviews petition and may request additional evidence.
Visa Processing
If outside U.S., attend consular interview for L-1 visa stamp.
Enter U.S. and Begin Work
Enter in L-1 status and work for U.S. entity in approved capacity.
Required Documents
Form I-129 (Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker)
Evidence of qualifying relationship between entities
Organizational charts for both companies
Proof of 1 year foreign employment
Job descriptions for foreign and U.S. positions
Evidence of managerial/executive duties (L-1A) or specialized knowledge (L-1B)
Company financial documents
Business registration documents
Processing Time
2-4 months regular, 15 days with premium processing
Processing times are estimates based on current USCIS data and are subject to change. Actual times depend on individual circumstances and agency workload.
Common Challenges
Must prove qualifying corporate relationship
Specialized knowledge standard can be subjective
New offices have additional requirements and shorter initial validity
L-1B specialized knowledge claims often receive scrutiny
How We Help
At Elizabeth Rosario Law, we have extensive experience navigating these challenges. We provide comprehensive guidance, meticulous preparation, and vigorous representation to build a strong foundation for your case.
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