The L-1 visa lets an established company abroad transfer an executive, manager, or specialized-knowledge employee to a related U.S. company. Here are its three basic requirements.

The 3 Basic L-1 Visa Requirements

Here are the 3 basic requirements:

  1. An established, growing company abroad. Not a startup, not a one-person shop. A company with an impressive team with managers, professionals, and real revenue.
  2. One year of work there (abroad) in the last three years as an executive, manager, or specialized-knowledge employee.
  3. A “qualifying relationship” with a U.S. company—parent, subsidiary, affiliate, or branch.

No Investment Minimum, but a Real Business

The L-1 visa has no investment minimum or nationality restrictions—at least not yet.

But there must be a real business with enough size and scale to move talent across borders.

Is the L-1 Right for Your Company?

So, if your company already has an established team abroad and needs to place a senior leader or key specialist in the United States, this is one of the strongest visas available.

About Me

I’m Joseph Bovino, U.S. immigration and business attorney specializing in visas for freedom-loving entrepreneurs, investors, and employers worldwide, including the L-1.

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