Appoint a lawyer to represent your application for a Work Visa to the United States.
An L1 visa is a temporary work visa for key employees of an international company to be transferred to the US to continue work with their employer. An L1 visa is also suitable for key employees of an international company to come to the US to establish a parent, branch, affiliate, or subsidiary of the company. The international company may be either an US or foreign organization.
Assessment for Businesses Assessment for EmployeesL1 Visa Requirements
To qualify for an L1 visa, the applicant must have been continuously employed by their company for at least one year within the preceding three years in a managerial, executive or specialized knowledge capacity. Furthermore, the applicant must be intending to hold a similar managerial, executive or key position within the company.
L1 visa applicants may also be required to meet certain health and character requirements.
Assessment for Businesses Assessment for EmployeesL1 Visa Entitlements
An L1 visa entitles the holder to live and work in the US temporarily. An L1 visa is usually granted for 3 years if the company is already established in the US or 1 year for a new company. Extensions of an L1 visa may be granted. Intercompany transferees with an L1 visa are permitted dual intent, meaning the applicant can maintain L1 visa status while applying for a Green Card to remain in the US permanently.
Spouses and unmarried children under 21 years of age may apply for the applicable derivative visa (L2 visa) to join their spouse or parent in the US. Accompanying spouses and children are entitled to study in the United States without obtaining a student visa and accompanying spouses may undertake employment with an approved employment authorization.
Assessment for Businesses Assessment for EmployeesL1 Visa Processing Time and Costs
| Our Fees | |
|---|---|
| Premium Migration Service | US$1999 |
| Government Fees and Processing Times | |
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| Application Fee | US$325-US$1550/US$190 |
| Partner Application Fee | US$325-US$1550/US$190 |
| Dependents Application Fee | US$325-US$1550/US$190 |
| Processing Time | 2 - 12 days |
- Other Work Visas
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Green Cards
Foreign workers with a permanent employment offer in the US may be able to apply for a Green Card. -
Working Holiday Visas
Working Holiday or Exchange visas allow foreigners to work and/or study in the US while experiencing American culture. -
H1B Work Visa
An H1B visa allows foreign workers to work in the US in a specialty occupation for a sponsoring employer. -
H2A Work Visa
An H2A visa allows foreign workers to undertake seasonal or temporary work in agricultural industries across the US. -
H2B Work Visa
An H2B visa permits foreign workers to undertake seasonal or temporary work in a range of industries across the US. -
O1 Work Visa
An O1 visa allows foreign workers with an extraordinary ability or talent to work in the US temporarily for their sponsoring employer or agent. -
E3 Work Visa
The E3 visa allows Australian citizens to live and work in the US temporarily in a specialty occupation for their sponsoring employer. -
I Work Visa
An I visa entitles representatives of international press, radio, film and other media to work in the US temporarily. -
H1B1 Work Visa
An H1B1 visa allows citizens of Chile and Singapore to live and work in the US temporarily for a sponsoring employer. -
R1 Work Visa
The R1 visa allows religious workers to work in the US for a non-profit religious organization. -
TN Work Visa
A TN visa allows citizens of Canada and Mexico to work in the US temporarily for a sponsoring employer. -
P2 Work Visa
The P2 visa allows international artists and entertainers to participate in a reciprocal exchange program and perform in the US temporarily. -
P3 Work Visa
The P3 visa permits international artists and entertainers to participate in a culturally unique program and perform in the US temporarily. -
P1 Work Visa
The P1 visa permits internationally recognized athletes and entertainers to compete or perform in the US at a specific event. -
Q1 Work Visa
A Q1 visa allows foreigners the opportunity to participate in an international cultural exchange program in the US.
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