How Do You Apply For the L-1 Visa So You Can Transfer to the US to Live & Work?

The United States L1 visa allows companies situated in the US and overseas to transfer employees from its foreign operations to the US operations for up to seven years.

After the maximum period in L-1 visa status, the employee must be employed leave the US for at least a minimum of 1 year before a new application is made for the L-1 visa or even H-1B Visa status. The employee must have worked for the US company outside of the US for at least one year out of the last three years.?

Companies operating in the US can apply to the relevant USCIS service center for an L1 visa to transfer someone to the US from their overseas operations. Employees in this category will, initially, be granted an L-1 visa for up to three years.

An L-1 visa petition is filed with the USCIS on Form I-129, along with the Form I-129L supplement.

Canadian citizens applying for the L-1 visa under NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement), the petition may be filed at the port of entry like the airport or land border.

The 2 types of employees who are eligible for the L-1 visa;

a) Specialized Knowledge

Employees with significant expertise in the company's products or services, major systems or procedures, research and development or patentented techniques are issued an L-1B visa, initially for 3 years able to be extended to a maximum of 5 years.

b) Managers

The executive or manager? category can be strict and usually requires a detailed description of the role. The person should either have a supervisory responsibility for staff or a major demonstrated prominent role. The L-1A visa would be issued in this case, for a 3 year period initially and then able to be extended in two year increments up to a maximum of 7 years.

CJ shows foreigners how they can apply for the L-1 Visa and transfer to the US for employment