Intra-Company Employee Transfer

Individuals who are in specialized, managerial, or executive jobs and who work for an international company doing business in the United States may obtain a visa that allows them to work temporarily in the US. The visa covers those who are working for the same company that employed them abroad. Because our law firm, Foley Law Offices, P.C., has experience with both individuals covered by these visas and the employers who request them, we are well-positioned to make the application process smooth and trouble-free. Contact an immigration law firm with extensive experience with L-1 visa applications. Call 1-888-973-6448.

Benefits of an L-1 Visa

While a lot of paperwork is required for an L-1 visa application, there are benefits to both the employee and his or her employer. Depending on the exact classification, the visa may be valid for up to seven years. Spouses of L-1 visa holders are usually eligible for working visas for employment in the US. Visa holders and their spouses may pursue permanent residency while holding an L-1 visa via an adjustment of status petition.

Requirements for an L-1 Visa Application

The applicants must demonstrate that they have been working abroad for same company for which they will be working in the US. There must be a demonstrated legal relationship between the foreign and US operations of the company. The applicant must confirm his or her executive, managerial, or specialized status. Finally, the applicant must show that he or she plans to leave the US at the end of the job assignment. However, applying for permanent residency while holding an L-1 visa is allowed.

How an Immigration Attorney Can Help

John Philip Foley, our principal attorney, drafts the documents demonstrating that the requirements for L-1 visa status have been met. In addition, he completes the required forms. Once the petition for temporary worker status has been approved by the USCIS, the applicant must obtain the visa from a US consulate or embassy in his or her home country. For more information about obtaining an L-1 visa, contact our immigration law firm. Call Foley Law Offices, P.C., at 1-888-973-6448.

A Boston Massachusetts immigration law firm focusing on L-1 visa applications for intra-company executive transfers