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Nonimmigrant classification to transfer executives, managers (L-1A) or specialized-knowledge employees (L-1B) from a foreign office to a related US office.
Managers, executives and specialized-knowledge staff moving within a multinational company to the US.
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L-1 lets a multinational company transfer executives and managers (L-1A) or specialized-knowledge employees (L-1B) from a foreign office to a related US office.
L-1A managers and executives can stay up to 7 years; L-1B specialized-knowledge workers up to 5 years. New-office petitions are first approved for only 1 year.
A blanket L petition lets a qualifying multinational pre-establish its intracompany relationships, so individual employees can be transferred faster without filing a separate petition each time.
Yes. L-2 dependent spouses are authorized to work incident to their status and can obtain an EAD as proof of employment authorization.
The L-1 depends on an ongoing qualifying relationship between the U.S. and foreign entities. If that relationship or your qualifying role ends, your L-1 eligibility is affected.
Yes. You must have worked continuously for the related foreign company for at least one full year within the three years before your transfer.
Yes. L-1A managers and executives often qualify for the EB-1C multinational manager green card category, and the L-1 visa allows dual intent.
