L-1 Intracompany Transferee Visa

The L-1 visa allows a company outside the United States to transfer a qualifying employee to a related U.S. company, such as a parent, subsidiary, affiliate, or branch office. The visa is commonly used for executives and managers under L-1A, as well as employees with specialized knowledge under L-1B. To qualify, the employee must generally have worked for the foreign company for at least one continuous year within the three years before entering the United States, and the U.S. and foreign entities must have a qualifying corporate relationship. For new U.S. offices, the documentation must also show that the company has a realistic business plan, sufficient premises, and the ability to support the transferred employee's managerial, executive, or specialized role. ILIC CONSULTING supports L-1 cases by preparing business plans and documentation that explain the foreign company, U.S. company, ownership structure, staffing plan, growth strategy, and the need for the beneficiary's presence in the United States.