Each visa category has specific eligibility criteria.
Qualifying Company Relationship: The U.S. company must have a parent, subsidiary, affiliate, or branch relationship with a foreign entity.
Employee Eligibility: The employee must have worked for the foreign company for at least 1 year in the past 3 years as a manager, executive, or specialized knowledge staff.
Visa Categories: L1A is for managers and executives (up to 7 years), while L1B is for employees with specialized knowledge (up to 5 years).
New Office Setup: Requires proof of office space, a business plan, and operational capacity for U.S. operations.
Active Business Operations: Both U.S. and foreign companies must remain actively operating during the visa period
The position in the United States must align with the candidate’s executive or managerial obligations from the foreign company to facilitate a successful transfer.