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OBJECTIVE: Injecting important corporate knowledge into the U.S.
L-1 nonimmigrant visas are available to certain employees working for an overseas affiliate of a U.S. company. This visa can be used where an employee abroad has specialized knowledge of a particular product, project,
or business model and that knowledge is needed in the U.S. affiliate office. In situations where it may be difficult to get a U.S. employee up-to-speed, it may be beneficial to bring the overseas employee to the U.S.
This visa also allows Managers and Executives of overseas affiliates to come to work for the U.S. affiliate in order to help promote the U.S. business. To qualify for this type of visa, the employee must have been employed
abroad with an affiliate, parent, branch, or subsidiary of the U.S. Company for at least one year in either a managerial, executive, or specialized knowledge capacity.
L-1 status is generally approved for an initial period of three years. If the U.S. employer is a start-up company, L-1 status is granted for only one year. L-1 visas can also be extended for a total of five or seven years depending on the type of employee.
Spouses and children of L-1 visa holders are entitled to L-2 visas in order to accompany the L-1 Worker. Dependents with L-2 status are also authorized to work in the United States.
Our office has helped many global companies transfer valuable employees to the U.S..
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