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An L1 visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows international companies to transfer employees from foreign offices to their offices in the United States. But what if you’re wondering, “Do I need an office for an L1 visa?” This post aims to answer that question in detail, providing a comprehensive understanding of the requirements surrounding the L1 visa process.
The L1 Visa is a vital tool for global businesses, enabling international transfer of key personnel to U.S. operations. This comprehensive guide provides answers to the top 10 most frequently asked questions about the L1 visa, shedding light on who is eligible, the differences between L1A and L1B, the path from L1 visa to green card, and more.
Over the years we have represented hundreds of companies as they expand their operations into the United States. One method is through the L1A start-up visa. Once the US operations grow sufficiently to support a permanent US manager position, the US company can then sponsor qualifying Executives and Managers for US permanent residence (green card). We recently helped a client complete the journey of entering the United States on an L1A visa to start their US operations and eventually a green card. Read their US Immigration story here.
L1 Visa status is available for qualifying executives, managers, and specialized knowledge employees. Under the L1 Visa qualifying employees may be transferred from a foreign office to an office in the United States. In some cases, the L1 visa can be transitioned to US permanent residence or a green card. We discuss the process of applying for a green card while on an L1 visa here.
L1A Visa approved for a logistics company expanding operations from Canada to the United States. Our client operates a successful Canadian logistics company and wanted to expand operations to the United States. We were able to assist in preparing a new office L1A visa application that was approved at a US port of entry. We discuss the approval here.