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Intracompany Transfer
United States L-1 Visa
A business immigration route allowing a qualifying international company to transfer eligible executives, managers, or specialized-knowledge employees to a related U.S. office.
Program overview
A considered route to greater freedom.
The L-1 classification supports transfers within a qualifying corporate group. L-1A applies to executives and managers, while L-1B applies to employees with specialized knowledge. The foreign and U.S. entities must have a qualifying relationship, and the applicant must meet the applicable employment requirements.
Program availability, pricing, processing, and eligibility can change. We coordinate current guidance with appropriately authorized legal and program professionals before you make a commitment.
Country at a glance
Know the destination.
Country context matters when comparing lifestyle, business, currency, and long-term family planning.
Qualifying pathways
Program routes and investment options.
The right route depends on family size, liquidity, risk preference, residence goals, and current program regulations.
L-1A executive or manager transfer
Subject to current rules, professional review, applicable fees, and due diligence.
L-1B specialized-knowledge transfer
Subject to current rules, professional review, applicable fees, and due diligence.
L-1 new-office petition
Subject to current rules, professional review, applicable fees, and due diligence.
Why consider this pathway
Potential advantages
Transfer key personnel to a related U.S. business
L-1A and L-1B pathways for different roles
New-office cases may qualify when properly structured
A guided process
From first review to final decision.
Corporate relationship and employment review
Careful coordination, clear documentation, and transparent communication at every stage.
Choose the L-1A or L-1B pathway
Careful coordination, clear documentation, and transparent communication at every stage.
Business and position documentation
Careful coordination, clear documentation, and transparent communication at every stage.
Employer petition and visa or status process
Careful coordination, clear documentation, and transparent communication at every stage.
Eligibility and documentation
Core requirements.
Final eligibility is confirmed only after a confidential review and verification of current official rules.
- A qualifying relationship between the foreign and U.S. organizations
- The employer doing business in the United States and at least one other country
- Generally one continuous year of qualifying employment abroad within the preceding three years
- A qualifying executive or managerial role for L-1A, or specialized-knowledge role for L-1B
- Evidence supporting the U.S. position, business operations, and any new-office plan
Frequently asked questions
United States L-1 Visa FAQs
What is the United States L-1 Visa Intracompany Transfer?
It is a regulated pathway for qualified applicants who meet the relevant financial, documentary, integrity and due-diligence conditions.
Can eligible family members be included?
Many programs permit qualifying dependants, but definitions and fees vary. The family structure must be checked under current official rules.
How long does the application take?
Timing depends on the route, document quality, background checks, appointments and government processing. No timeline or approval is guaranteed.
Which documents are normally required?
Common documents include passports, civil records, police certificates, financial and source-of-funds evidence, plus route-specific investment, income, insurance or accommodation records.
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