L-1 Intracompany Transferee Visa Attorney
An intracompany transferee visa is designed to allow people within your company the ability to move from a non-U.S. office to the U.S. as needed. My name is Edwin Rubin, and I’m an immigration lawyer. I help clients bring in the people they need from their overseas office when it is necessary, needed or preferred on a regular basis. However, an overseas transfer for a long-term assignment is not simple, but I can help you find the right way forward because I’ve been doing this for 50 years.
The L-1 Visa Solves The Transfer Problem
An L-1 visa is the primary method of allowing workers at your business to move from overseas to the U.S. This visa applies to companies that need to bring people in from their offices outside the U.S. for such reasons as:
- Opening new offices
- Needing a specialist to complete a project in the U.S.
- Requiring a specific individual in the U.S. in a role that cannot be subbed for a U.S. resident
- Having an employee who was not selected in the H-1B lottery
While these situations may apply for your situation, there’s no actual guarantee that the L-1 visa is the right option. But that’s why you should speak with me before making a decision. I can work up a comprehensive immigration and visa strategy for your company that takes all your needs and goals into account.
Answering Questions About L-1 Visas
If you must pursue an L-1 visa, you don’t want to go in blind. I will sit down and listen to every question you have and provide answers you can count on. Before we talk, though, here are some of the most common questions I receive.
What are some requirements to acquire the visa?
The primary requirements for an L-1 visa are related to tenure and role. First, the employee must be on your team for at least 12 months within three years of filing for the visa. Second, they must be either an executive manager or a person with special knowledge that you cannot easily resource in the U.S.
How long does the visa last?
The L-1 visa allows its recipients three years in the U.S. and is capable of being extended in two-year increments. You can apply twice for managers or once if applying for an employee with “specialized knowledge.” This means, utilizing the L-1 visa, you could work for seven years in the U.S. as an executive or five years for an employee with specialized knowledge.
What common misconceptions do workers have about it?
Many workers believe that the L-1 visa has a path to citizenship or allows for permanent residency. Unfortunately, that is not the case, and if a worker would like to get a permanent residence authorization, it will require additional work and filings.
Get Help With Your Visas From An Experienced Attorney
When you need to bring your talent to the U.S., I can help you make sure every step is done correctly and every deadline is met. It’s not as easy as filing on time; you have to be able to usher a petition through all the potential roadblocks, and that’s what I offer you. Call my office, Edwin R. Rubin, Attorney at Law, at 973-685-6056 or send an email using this online form.