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L1 Visas for International Business facilitate the transfer of employees within multinational companies to their U.S. offices. This visa is ideal for managers, executives, and employees with specialized knowledge. L1 visas allow holders to work in the U.S. for up to three years, with possible extensions. Spouses and dependent children can accompany the visa holder and may be eligible to work or study. Learn more about eligibility requirements and the application process through our detailed guides.
ByRebecca Kroll
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The L-1 visa is not reserved for large multinational corporations – small businesses can and do qualify, provided the right structure is in place. Learn what CBP actually looks for, where small business applications run into trouble, and how to put your company in the best position for approval.
ByRebecca Kroll
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A Canadian business owner does not need to send a separate employee to the United States – they can transfer themselves on an L-1 new office visa, provided the right structure is in place. Learn what qualifies, what CBP wants to see, and where owner-petitioners most commonly run into trouble.
ByJeremy Richards
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The L-1 new office visa allows Canadian companies to transfer a key employee to the U.S. to establish a new American operation — with no investment requirement and no annual cap. Learn the requirements, what CBP expects, and the mistakes that get applications denied.
ByRebecca Kroll
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L1A approval is only the first step, visa stamping requires a separate consular review. Learn how to prepare for your interview, avoid delays, and secure visa issuance.
ByRebecca Kroll
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Do work visa offer letters need employment dates when entering the U.S.? Learn what CBP reviews at the port of entry and when employment duration should be included.
ByJeremy Richards
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A Canadian executive in the video and surveillance industry successfully renewed L-1A status at the U.S. border, continuing to lead operations across the U.S. and Canada.
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This article explains the L-1 visa’s one-year abroad employment requirement for Canadians and Canadian companies, including how physical presence, travel, and breaks in employment affect eligibility for U.S. intracompany transfers.
ByJeremy Richards
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Many Canadians working in the U.S. on an intermittent or part-time L-1 visa wonder whether they can move to a U.S. payroll. The answer depends on your work pattern, tax obligations, and the terms of your L-1 approval. Here’s what Canadians need to know before making the switch.
ByJeremy Richards
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The L-1 visa allows Canadian companies to transfer key employees to U.S. offices—but only if the organization continues doing business abroad. Discover why maintaining your company’s international nature is essential for L-1 visa approval.
ByJeremy Richards
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An intermittent L-1 visa allows executives, managers, and specialized knowledge employees to work part-time or seasonally in the U.S. while maintaining a residence abroad. This unique classification can permit indefinite L-1 status, as long as time in the U.S. remains under six months per year and qualifying foreign employment continues.