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Overview

What is the L-1B Visa?

The L-1B visa is designed for U.S. employers who wish to transfer employees with specialized knowledge from an affiliated foreign office to a U.S. branch. This visa is essential for companies looking to bring over employees who possess unique skills, processes, or expertise critical to the success of the business.

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The L-1B visa allows companies to transfer specialized knowledge employees for an initial period of three years, with the possibility of extending the stay for up to five years. It's an ideal solution for businesses aiming to enhance their U.S. operations with global talent.

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Key Requirements

  • Qualifying Relationship: The U.S. and foreign entities must have a qualifying relationship (parent, subsidiary, affiliate, or branch).
  • Specialized Knowledge: The employee must possess specialized knowledge that is not easily transferable to other workers.
  • Continuous Employment: The employee must have worked for the foreign entity for at least one year within the past three years.
Benefits

L-1B Visa Benefits

LegalOS uses technology and legal guidance to help accelerate you U.S. business expansion

No Annual Cap

L-1 visas are available year-round, unlike other visa categories with limited quotas.

Faster Processing Times

Eligible for premium processing, enabling companies to bring key personnel to the U.S. more rapidly.

No Degree Requirement

The L-1B visa focuses on the employee's specialized knowledge, rather than formal education.
What We Do

L-1Bs made simple with LegalOS

Preparing and filing your L-1B visa application
Ensuring that all necessary documents are complete and accurate
Coordinating with your team to gather all necessary information
Offering ongoing support and assistance throughout the process
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Our Advantage

Why choose LegalOS?

Our expert immigration attorneys use our proprietary software to create high-quality visa applications with unparalleled efficiency.

RFE Protection

Each L-1B you do comes with RFE protection so if you get a Request for Evidence (RFE), we'll take care of it.

Visa Approval

We have a long track record of visa success. We know exactly what works, and what doesn't.

Expert Legal Advice

You can take care of your L-1 applications with help from the best lawyers in the industry.
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L-1B Visa Frequently Asked Questions

A list of frequently asked questions to help you understand more about the L-1B Visa
What are the L-1B USCIS Filing Fees?
As of April 1, 2024, the USCIS filing fees for L-1B petitions are:

$1,385: For employers with more than 25 full-time employees
$695: For employers with 25 or fewer full-time employees
Is there a limit on L-1 visas available per year?
There is no quota limit on L-1 visas. An L-1 visa holder can also change to an H-1B visa, though that will likely be subject to the H-1B's annual limit.
What is L-1 Visa Premium Processing? How Much More Does It Cost?
Premium Processing is an expedited service offered by USCIS that allows applicants to receive faster decisions on certain immigration petitions.

When a request for Premium Processing is made, USCIS guarantees that it will take action on the petition within 15 calendar days, or the premium processing fee will be refunded.

As of February 26, 2024, the fee for Premium Processing for the L-1 visa is $2,805.

This fee is in addition to the standard filing fees
Can I change jobs under an L-1 visa?
As long as you continue working for one of your company's branches or its affiliated companies, then you can transfer jobs. However, you should notify the USCIS or the attorney carrying out your paperwork before making a switch.

To work for a different company, you will need to apply for a separate visa. You also cannot work part-time for a different company while on the L-1 visa.
How long does processing an L-1 visa take?
Under regular circumstances, the L-1 processing time ranges between two to five months. However, you can request premium processing to have your visa processed in as little as two weeks.

At LegalOS, we can have a completed L-1 ready to submit in just a few days.
What visa status is given to the dependents of a holder of an L-1 visa?
Dependents of an L-1 holder include a spouse and children under the age of 21. These dependents are given an L-2 visa. L-2 visas have limits similar to those of the L-1 visa.
What privileges do l have with an L-1 visa? What are the benefits?
An L-1 visa allows you to:

- Stay in the U.S. and legally work there for an organization that is a subsidiary, parent, affiliate, or branch of the company which formerly employed you abroad.

- Move outside and within the United States.

- Obtain visas for your family — this is for your spouse and children under the age of 21. Your spouse can work in the U.S., and children can still study in U.S. public and private schools. However, your children cannot engage in paid employment in the U.S.
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- File for a Green Card without jeopardizing the status of your L-1 visa.

- Unlike the H-1B visa that requires you to possess a bachelor's degree, the L-1 visa has no education requirement.

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