What is the L-1 Visa?

The L-1 Visa is a nonimmigrant temporary US work visa for Intracompany Transferees.

In general, the L-1A Visa is for executives or managers who will transfer to work at an affiliate/branch office in the United States or who will help to establish an affiliate/branch office in the USA.

The L-1B Visa is for an employee with specialized knowledge who will transfer to work at an affiliate/branch office in the United States or who will help to establish an affiliate/branch office in the USA.

The L-1 Visa is generally valid for up to one year for workers who will transfer to establish an affiliate/branch office in the United States, but is usually valid for up to three years for all other eligible employees, and it has an option to be extended if the criteria are satisfied.

The L-1 Visa holder’s spouse and dependent children (unmarried and under 21 years of age) may apply for the relevant US visa for accompanying family members.