L-1B Intracompany Transferee (Specialized Knowledge)
Transfer specialized-knowledge employees to a U.S. office.
Business & Investor Visas
Overview
The L-1B visa allows a company to transfer an employee with specialized knowledge of the organisation's products, services, research, systems or procedures from a qualifying foreign office to a related 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
- Employees with specialized company or product knowledge
- Technical specialists being transferred to the U.S.
- Companies opening a new U.S. office needing key staff
Key points
Specialized knowledge
You must hold knowledge that is special or advanced within the company.
Qualifying relationship
Parent, branch, subsidiary or affiliate relationship required.
Duration
Up to 5 years total (new-office petitions start at 1 year).
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