L-1A Visa Attorney

The L-1A visa is an option for workers who perform duties in a managerial or executive capacity for a foreign company with a U.S. based affiliate. The L-1A is available for an accumulative period of 7 years and may lead to a green card opportunity through one of the employment based categories.

Generally, the following requirements must be met in order for a worker to qualify for an L-1A visa:

• Must have worked in managerial or executive capacity for foreign company for at least 1 continuous year (full time) out of the previous 3;
• Must be coming to U.S. to work in managerial or executive capacity at the U.S. based affiliate or must be coming to U.S. to open a new affiliate office

Family Members

Spouses and unmarried children under the age of 21 may join or follow the L-1A worker under the L2 visa type. Under this visa, the family members will be able to study without changing status to F1 and may work with authorization from USCIS.
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If you are an employee or an employer and believe you or your employee may qualify for a L-1A visa, contact our office to help determine your options and the correct course of action to ensure the proper filing of the L-1A petition.

If you have any questions specific to your case, or need more information, call our office to schedule a phone consultation with a Senior Attorney at Jeelani Law Firm.

Practice Areas

Family Immigration

Employment Immigration