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L-1A Intracompany Transferee Executive or Manager

L-1A Visa: Intracompany Transferee Executive or Manager Visa Services

The L-1A visa is designed to help multinational companies transfer executives and managers to the U.S. to manage existing operations or establish new offices. If you’re a business looking to expand into the U.S. or a foreign executive seeking to relocate, The Dhanani Law Firm is here to assist. With over 25 years of experience in U.S. immigration law, we specialize in helping businesses and individuals navigate the complex L-1A visa process with confidence.

What Is the L-1A Visa?

The L-1A visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows multinational companies to transfer foreign executives or managers to their U.S. offices. It can also be used by companies that do not yet have a U.S. office but wish to send an executive or manager to establish one. The L-1A visa offers a pathway to growth for businesses and provides executives the opportunity to live and work in the U.S. while managing operations.

Who Qualifies for the L-1A Visa?

To qualify for the L-1A visa, both the company and the employee must meet specific criteria:

Company Requirements:

  • Qualifying Relationship: The company must have a qualifying relationship with a U.S. office, such as a parent, subsidiary, affiliate, or branch.
  • Active Operations: The U.S. office must be actively conducting business, or the foreign company must be planning to establish a new office in the U.S.
  • Duration of Operation: If establishing a new U.S. office, the company must prove that it has secured physical premises and can support an executive or manager within one year of visa approval.

Employee Requirements:

  • Executive or Managerial Role: The employee must be transferring to the U.S. to serve in an executive or managerial role, such as overseeing company functions, managing a significant part of the organization, or supervising other employees.
  • Employment Abroad: The employee must have worked for the foreign company for at least one continuous year within the last three years before applying for the L-1A visa.
  • Qualified Managerial/Executive Position: The employee’s role must involve decision-making at a high level and cannot primarily focus on performing day-to-day operational tasks.

Benefits of the L-1A Visa

The L-1A visa offers several advantages for multinational companies and their employees:

    • Dual Intent: The L-1A visa allows applicants to pursue permanent residency (Green Card) without jeopardizing their visa status.
    • Work Authorization: L-1A visa holders can live and work in the U.S. to manage or expand their company’s operations.
    • Longer Duration: The L-1A visa is initially granted for up to 1 year for new offices or up to 3 years for existing offices. It can be extended in 2-year increments for a maximum of 7 years.
    • Spouse and Children: L-1A visa holders can bring their spouse and unmarried children under 21 to the U.S. under the L-2 visa. Spouses are eligible to apply for work authorization in the U.S.
    • Green Card Pathway: The L-1A visa offers a relatively straightforward path to permanent residency through the EB-1C immigrant visa for multinational executives and managers.

How The Dhanani Law Firm Can Help You

With over 25 years of immigration law experience, The Dhanani Law Firm provides comprehensive support throughout the L-1A visa process. We work closely with both businesses and executives to ensure all visa requirements are met, and we guide you through every step.

For Companies

  • Eligibility Assessment: We assess your company’s structure and operations to determine if you meet the requirements for the L-1A visa. This includes evaluating the relationship between the foreign and U.S. entities.
  • New Office Guidance: If you’re establishing a new office in the U.S., we guide you through the requirements, including securing premises, developing a business plan, and filing the necessary documentation.
  • Petition Preparation: We prepare and submit Form I-129 (Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker) on behalf of your company, ensuring all supporting documents—such as proof of the qualifying relationship, employee roles, and financial stability—are included.

For Executives and Managers:

  • Role and Qualification Review: We review your executive or managerial position to ensure it qualifies under L-1A visa guidelines. We also assess your employment history to verify you meet the one-year overseas employment requirement.
  • Visa Application Support: After petition approval, we assist you with consular processing or change of status, preparing you for any required interviews and ensuring you have the correct documents.

Extensions and Green Card Assistance:

  • Visa Extensions: We provide assistance with L-1A visa renewals and extensions, helping you remain compliant with U.S. immigration laws as your business grows.
  • EB-1C Green Card Pathway: The L-1A visa offers a direct route to permanent residency through the EB-1C visa for multinational executives and managers. We guide you through the process to transition from L-1A status to a Green Card holder.

Why Choose The Dhanani Law Firm?

At The Dhanani Law Firm, we bring over 25 years of experience in U.S. immigration law to help multinational companies and executives achieve their goals. We understand the complexities of the L-1A visa process and are committed to providing tailored solutions that align with your business needs. Our focus is on ensuring that every step of your application is thorough, accurate, and timely, allowing you to focus on expanding your operations in the U.S.

Start Your L-1A Visa Process Today

Whether you’re transferring executives or managers to your U.S. office or establishing a new branch, we are here to help. Schedule a consultation with The Dhanani Law Firm today and get expert guidance on your L-1A visa application.
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