The L-1 Visa One-year Continuous Employment Rule
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The L-1 Visa One-year Continuous Employment Rule

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To qualify for an L-1 visa, the applicant must have worked for a related company outside the U.S. for one continuous year within the past three years. This post explains what counts as “continuous,” what breaks the timeline, and how staying too long in the U.S. without work authorization can affect eligibility.

Expand Your Canadian Business to the U.S. on an L-1 Visa
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Expand Your Canadian Business to the U.S. on an L-1 Visa

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The L-1 visa offers Canadian businesses an efficient way to expand into the U.S. market by transferring key executives, managers, or specialized employees. This article explains how Canadian businesses can use the L-1 visa to establish U.S. operations and expand their business across the border.