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Frequently Asked Questions on L-1A Visa
What is an L-1A visa?
An L-1A visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows multinational companies to transfer executives or managers from their foreign offices to their offices in the United States.
Executives or managers who have been working for a qualifying multinational company abroad for at least one continuous year within the past three years and who are being transferred to a U.S. office of the same employer in an executive or managerial capacity.
L-1A visas are for executives or managers, while L-1B visas are for specialized knowledge employees. L-1A visa holders primarily oversee the management or operations of the company, while L-1B visa holders possess specialized knowledge essential to the company's operations.
Yes, L-1A visa holders can bring their dependents to the U.S. by obtaining L-2 dependent visas for their spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21. Dependents are allowed to study in the U.S. and may also apply for employment authorization.
Initially, L-1A visa holders can stay in the U.S. for up to three years. Extensions are available in increments of up to two years, for a maximum total stay of seven years.
Yes, L-1A visa holders may be eligible to apply for a green card through employment-based immigration pathways if they meet the criteria for permanent residency.
L-1A visa holders are typically employed by a specific employer, and the visa is tied to that employer. However, they may be able to change jobs within the same company if they are transferred to a different office location or promoted to a different managerial or executive position.
No, L-1A visa holders are authorized to work only for the employer that sponsored their visa and are limited to working in executive or managerial roles within the company.
L-1A visa applicants can typically apply for their visa up to six months before their intended date of employment in the U.S.
Required documents for an L-1A visa application include the Form I-129 (Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker), supporting documentation demonstrating the applicant's qualifications and the company's qualifying relationship, and other relevant evidence.
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