Intracompany Transferees Visa
A non-immigrant executive or manager from one of the U.S. foreign offices can transfer to the United States office to assume similar or the same position using L-1 visa. Maximum duration of L-1 visa is seven years. To qualify for this visa, an employee must have worked with the US Company outside America for at least one year out of the 3 last years.
How does it work?
The employer must file for Form I-129 (petition for a non-immigrant worker on behalf of the employee) and provide proof of support for the transferring employee. The employee can renew or extend the L-1 visa before expiration date. An individual entering America with L-1 visa can only work for the petitioning company.
Types of L-1 Visa:
L-1A Visa: This is designed for executives and managers. Employee is required to have supervisory responsibility for
L-1B Visa: This visa is offered to specialized individuals with knowledge of the company’s products and services.
Required documents before visa interview:
- Passport
- Application fee payment receipt
- Photo
- Receipt Number for your approved petition as it appears on your Petition for a Non immigrant Worker, Form I-129 from USCIS.
What you should know before your trip:
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