Do you own a business abroad or work for an international company?
The L-1 visa may allow you to establish or expand operations in the United States, transfer key employees, or relocate as an executive, manager, or specialized knowledge professional. At Colombo & Hurd, our experienced immigration attorneys can evaluate your qualifications and help you explore your options.
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The L-1 visa is a U.S. nonimmigrant visa that allows eligible international companies to transfer executives, managers, and employees with specialized knowledge to the United States. Depending on your role and business structure, you may be able to:
Establish a new U.S. office and relocate to oversee it while your business abroad continues to operate.
Continue your career in an executive, managerial, or specialized knowledge role.
Transfer qualified team members to help lead or support your U.S. operations.
The L-1 visa offers several advantages for qualifying business owners, executives, managers, and specialized knowledge employees seeking opportunities in the United States.
The L-1 visa is not subject to an annual cap or lottery, allowing qualified companies to file at any time during the year.
The L-1 allows dual intent, so you can pursue permanent residence without jeopardizing your status. Eligible multinational managers and executives may later qualify for an EB-1C immigrant petition.
Your spouse and unmarried children under 21 may accompany you, and your spouse can also work in the U.S.
In general, you must show:
Eligible U.S. Position
The proposed U.S. role must involve executive, managerial, or specialized knowledge responsibilities.
Not sure if your role qualifies? Our attorneys will review your responsibilities and company structure to help you understand
your options.
Strong L-1 petitions show clearly how your companies are connected and what your role involves.
Our attorneys combine strategic case preparation with personalized guidance to build that case for business owners, executives, and multinational companies.
We’ve secured more than 10,000 approvals across several immigration categories, and the insight from each one shapes how we prepare yours.
We've guided companies, executives, managers, founders, and specialized knowledge professionals through intracompany transfers and business expansion.
Colombo & Hurd has earned Martindale-Hubbell's AV Preeminent® rating, its highest recognition for legal ability and ethical standards.
Our attorneys understand how USCIS evaluates company relationships, managerial and executive duties, specialized knowledge, and new-office petitions, and we build each case around its specific requirements.
With over 450 team members worldwide, we serve businesses and professionals across international markets, providing guidance tailored to each client.
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