L-1A Intracompany Transferee (Executive or Manager)
The definitive executive transfer visa, authorizing multinational leaders to relocate to the U.S. to direct operations, establish new offices, or manage critical functions with similar requirements for the EB-1C permanent residence classification.
Program Details
Eligibility
Applicants must have been employed abroad in an executive or managerial capacity for at least one continuous year within the three years preceding the petition, by a qualifying related foreign entity.
Objective
To enable multinational organizations to transfer proven executive leaders to the United States, facilitating effective management of U.S. operations, new office establishment, or strategic oversight.
Duration
Initial stay up to three years (one year for new offices), with extensions in two-year increments up to a maximum of seven years.
These summaries are intended for informational purposes and reflect current U.S. immigration frameworks as administered by USCIS and the Department of State. For case-specific eligibility, strategy, or filing, consultation with an experienced immigration attorney is recommended.
How Can We Help?
Initial Assessment and Eligibility
We review your organization’s multinational structure, the executive’s prior role, and the proposed U.S. responsibilities to establish eligibility.
Strategy and Documentation
We develop a strategic framework that emphasizes leadership continuity and qualifying corporate relationships. Our attorneys provide commanding expertise on multinational transfer regulations, including new office scenarios.
Petition Preparation
We work closely with Human Resources, management, and executive leadership to construct a robust petition highlighting the manager/executive’s impact.
Documentation Compilation
We supervise the gathering of organizational charts, financial records, and role descriptions.
Filing and Submission
We execute the filing with precision to support accelerated processing where possible, by way of USCIS submission or Blanket petition for eligible companies.
Beyond Temporary Employment
Following approval, we advise on extensions, changes to other nonimmigrant statues, and EB-1C permanent residency pathways.