The L-1 visa is available to individuals who, within the three preceding years, have been employed abroad continuously for one year, and who will be employed by a branch, parent, affiliate, or subsidiary of that same employer in the U.S. in a managerial, executive, or specialized knowledge capacity. Such individuals, also known as "Intra Company Transferees," seek to enter the US temporarily to continue to work for the same employer or its affiliate or subsidiary.
The L-1A is used to come to an existing office and is valid for up to three years with the initial application. With renewals, the total stay possible with the L visa is seven years. If the office is new then the L visa class will only allow for one year, with two year increments for the renewals, and a total stay allowed of seven years. While L-1B visa has the same stay restrictions as L-1A, the L-1B visa allows for the maximum stay to be up to five years.
Contact the attorneys at Harrison Alo, Attorneys at Law if you have questions regarding the L-1 visa process.
