Immigration & Residency
L-1 Visa: Intracompany Transferee Explained
2025-05-28
How the L-1 visa works for transferring employees from a foreign office to a US office.
The L-1 Intracompany Transferee Visa allows companies to transfer key employees from their foreign offices to the United States.
L-1A vs L-1B
- **L-1A**: For managers and executives. Valid for up to 7 years.
- **L-1B**: For employees with specialized knowledge. Valid for up to 5 years.
Requirements
- You must be coming to the US in a managerial, executive, or specialized knowledge capacity.
Advantages
- No annual cap on L-1 visas
- Dual intent visa (can pursue green card)
- Spouses (L-2) can work in the US with EAD
- Faster processing than H-1B in many cases
How Weyvr Helps
We assist with the corporate structure setup, document preparation, and connect you with immigration attorneys for the petition filing.