L1 Visa

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the L1 visa?
2. What are the main differences between the L-1A and L-1B?
3. What is the labor certification process?
4. What are the different types of Qualifying Relationship for the L-1?
5. How do I qualify for L-1 visa?
6. What are the benefits of the L-1 for an employer?
7. What are the benefits of the L-1 for an employee?
8. What are some of the limitations of the L-1 visa?
9. How does a U.S. company file for an L-1?
10. What is the “New Office” L-1 Visa and what additional information does USCIS require for a New Office L-1 petition?
11. Can an L-1 petition be filed outside the U.S.?
12. What is the Blanket L-1?
13. After L-1 Blanket Approval, how can my company transfer employees?
14. Can I extend my stay on L-1 status?
15. Is Premium Processing available for the L-1?
16. What is the definition of an Executive for L-1 visa purposes?
17. What is the definition of a Manager for L-1 visa purposes?
18. What is the definition of a Specialized Knowledge Worker for L-1 visa purposes?
19. Is there a minimum educational requirement for an Executive or Manager to get an L-1?
20. What are the documents required to apply for L-1 visa at a US Consulate?
21. Can I come to the U.S. on a B-1/B-2 visitor visa or on Visa Waiver while an L-1 petition is being processed?
22. What is the visa status given to the dependents of a L-1 visa?
23. Can my dependents work in the U.S. on L-1 visa?
24. Can I transfer or change jobs on an L-1 visa?
25. What happens if my employer fires me while I am in the U.S. on an L-1 visa?
26. Can I work for any other company other than the company that sponsored my L-1 visa?
27. Is there a requirement to pay L-1 workers a 'prevailing wage'?
28. Can I move L-1 employees to different sites around the U.S.?
29. Can L-1 employees work part-time?
30. How is an L-1 different than an E-2 visa?
31. What benefits will I get by applying for L-1 visa when compared to E-2 treaty investor visa?
32. I am the owner of the business and I have just obtained an L-1. Can I purchase another business under a new corporation, distinct from my current L-1 petitioner?