L-1A Intracompany Transferee (Executive or Manager)
Transfer executives and managers to a U.S. office.
Business & Investor Visas
Overview
The L-1A visa allows a company to transfer an executive or manager from a qualifying foreign office to a related U.S. office. It also covers executives or managers coming to establish a new U.S. office. The employee must have worked abroad for the company for at least one continuous year within the preceding three years.
Who it's for
- Executives and managers being transferred to a U.S. entity
- Companies opening a new U.S. office
- Multinational organisations relocating leadership
Key points
Qualifying relationship
Parent, branch, subsidiary or affiliate relationship required.
Duration
Up to 7 years total (new-office petitions start at 1 year).
Green-card path
L-1A managers/executives may pursue EB-1C permanent residency.
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