he L-1B visa is a U.S. visa that allows multinational companies to transfer employees with specialized knowledge from a foreign office to a U.S. office, branch, subsidiary, or affiliate
Specialized knowledge refers to unique expertise about the company’s products, services, research, or processes that are not easily acquired elsewhere. This visa facilitates the temporary relocation of employees to help the U.S. entity grow or sustain operations.
The employee must have unique knowledge about the company’s proprietary products, services, technologies, or processes, and how they are applied in international markets.
The foreign company must have a qualifying relationship (parent, subsidiary, affiliate, or branch) with the U.S. entity, and both must remain actively operational.
The L-1B visa allows for “dual intent,” meaning visa holders can apply for permanent residency (Green Card) while on an L-1B visa without jeopardizing their non-immigrant status
GGIC can assist in establishing and documenting the relationship between the foreign and U.S. entities (e.g., parent-subsidiary or affiliate status), which is a critical part of the application.
GGIC can help prepare key documents, such as detailed descriptions of the employee's specialized knowledge and its value to the U.S. business, ensuring compliance with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requirements.
GGIC can develop strategies to demonstrate how the employee’s transfer will directly benefit the U.S. entity’s operations, growth, and competitiveness in the market.
If the U.S. office is new, GGIC can provide expertise in establishing operations, including legal registration, office setup, and resource allocation.
GGIC can work with applicants through the immigration process to ensure all aspects of the business and visa application are aligned.
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Employees with specialized knowledge can work in the U.S., facilitating the transfer of expertise and skills to the American branch.
Spouses and unmarried children under 21 can accompany the L-1B visa holder under the L-2 visa. Spouses can apply for work authorization to work in any field.
The L-1B visa offers relatively quick processing, especially for companies eligible for the Blanket L petition, which simplifies the approval process for large employers.
L-1B visa holders can transition to Green Card (permanent residency) through employer sponsorship, typically via the EB-2 or EB-3 category.
Unlike other work visas, the L-1B does not require a labor certification process to prove that no U.S. workers are available for the job.
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The employee must have worked for the foreign company for at least one continuous year within the last three years prior to the application.
The employee must possess specialized knowledge about the company’s products, services, processes, or procedures, and how these are applied globally.
The foreign company and the U.S. entity must have a qualifying relationship, such as parent, subsidiary, affiliate, or branch.
The employee’s transfer to the U.S. must be for a temporary assignment, though the visa is initially granted for up to three years (extendable to a maximum of five years).
Both the foreign and U.S. companies must be actively engaged in ongoing business activities and not just exist on paper.
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