L-1 visas are available for intracompany transferees, i.e., certain types of employees who are transferred from a foreign company to a related company in the U.S.
The L-1 visa category is intended to facilitate international business by permitting the transfer of non-U.S. managers and specialized personnel into the U.S. by companies with operations in the U.S. and abroad. There are two types: L-1A and L-1B.
L-1A Visas
- "L-1A" visas are available for executives and managers. They permit a maximum initial period of stay of up to three years, and a total period of stay of up to seven years.
L-1B Visas
- "L-1B" visas are available for "specialized knowledge personnel." They permit a maximum initial period of stay of up to three years, and a total period of stay of up to five years.
L-2 Visas
L-2 visas are available for the Spouse or Child of Intracompany Transferees (L-1A or L-1B). Note that under current law L-2 Spouses CAN obtain authorization to WORK in the U.S.
inquiry
can L1 visa be converted to Permanent residency ? If so, how is this made possible?
L1 and EB-1 green card category
>can L1 visa be converted to Permanent residency ? If so, how is this made possible?
No, an L1 visa can NOT be converted to permanent residency. However, some individuals (but not all) who qualify for an L1 visa may also be able to qualify for an EB-1 green card (Multinational Executives and Managers). See: http://www.antaoandchuang.com/i-multi.html
Am I eligible for L-1B Visa?
Am I eligible for L-1B Visa under the below situation?
1) I worked in the asia office of an United States company ABC for 3 years, as electronics engineer.
2) One month ago, I resigned.
3) One month later, ie, now, a same position is offered to me by the headquarter of company ABC which is located in US.
Gaps in Employment & L1 Eligibility
L1 Visa holder
Dear all,
I'm currently living and working in the US with a L1 visa that my employeer, a multinational company, issued for me and my wife (L2). We've been here 18 months now and I would like to know if there is any way to apply for a permanent residence/work permit on my own without having my employeer participating in the process.
Thanks
Self-Petitioning
Normally, an L1 holder, considering filing for a green card, would look first to the EB1 multi-national category, provided that the L1 holder is a multi-national executive or manager. However, that category requires sponsorship by the employer. In terms of other employment categories, the extraordinary ability (EB1) category allows for self-petitioning, and the EB2 category with a national interest waiver also allows for self-petitioning. Other than that, one would have to look to other avenues, such as family, lottery, etc.
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