L-1A
Executives and managers with wide latitude to make high-level decisions and supervisory responsibilities. Renewable up to 7 years.
L-1 Visas
Transfer executives, managers, and specialists to the U.S.
The L-1 is a nonimmigrant visa for executives, managers, or specialized-knowledge employees of an existing foreign company transferring to a U.S. office — including new-office setups and multinational expansions.
L-1 categories
L-1B
Employees with specialized knowledge about the company's products, services, processes, or procedures. Renewable up to 5 years.
Why the L-1
No salary or education requirements
No prevailing-wage or bachelor's-degree test — qualifying is about your role and company relationship.
No annual quota
Unlike H-1B, there's no cap-subject lottery.
Direct path to EB-1C
L-1A executives and managers are first-in-line for EB-1C green cards.
Family work authorization
L-2 spouses receive automatic work authorization.
Blanket petitions
Large multinationals can use blanket L-1 petitions to streamline transfers.
New office option
Foreign companies can open and staff a new U.S. office with an L-1 transferee.
Direct representation
You work directly with an attorney.
Our clients work directly with an attorney from the initial consultation through the resolution of the case. We emphasize clear communication and a personal approach — responsive, proactive, and straight with you about what's possible.