Overview of L-1 Visa Category: Establishing Branch and Transferring Personnel to United States

The L Visa is for people who that live outside the united states that have been working in a managerial position for 1 out of the past 3 years. this allows them to be able to be transferred to America on a work visa. They must hold an executive role in America. This can also be acquired by purchasing an existing us business and opening a new office. They are normally allowed to stay for three years.

Key Takeaways:

• Fundamental to the L visa category is the ability to document the corporate relationship between the overseas entity and the sponsoring employer in the United States.
• economy by leveraging the talent and expertise of its top employees who will lead the new venture under the same international brand name.
• Normally, an individual coming to the United States in L-1 status is given an initial period of stay of three years.

“Fundamental to the L visa category is the ability to document the corporate relationship between the overseas entity and the sponsoring employer in the United States.”

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