L-1B Intracompany Transferee (Specialized Knowledge)
Designed for employees possessing proprietary, specialized knowledge essential to the company’s operations, facilitating seamless knowledge transfer across borders while supporting complex international business objectives.
Program Details
Eligibility
Requires one continuous year of employment abroad within the prior three years in a position involving specialized knowledge unique to the company’s products, processes, or operations.
Objective
To expedite intracompany mobility for pre-qualified organizations, reducing administrative burdens and accelerating deployment of key talent.
Duration
Initial stay up to three years, extendable in two-year increments up to a maximum of five 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 assess the proprietary knowledge involved in the position, foreign employment history, and corporate relationships to confirm viability.
Strategy and Documentation
We construct a plan that substantiates the uniqueness of the knowledge and the business need for the transfer.
Documentation Compilation
We guide with the aggregation of technical descriptions of specialized knowledge and corporate documentation to be used as evidence in the petition.
Expert Legal Advice
We offer guidance on specialized knowledge criteria and interpretive challenges, ensuring specialized knowledge is sufficiently articulated and documented.
Filing and Submission
We help you determine which filing strategy works best for your company and the employees, either USCIS submission or Blanket L petition for eligible companies.
Path to Temporary Employment
We assist with visa acquisition and provide counsel on extensions and longer-term options, including transitioning to another nonimmigrant status or permanent residence options.