An L-1A visa is one of the fastest ways to get key company personnel approved to come work in the United States temporarily. Typically, companies file the paperwork on behalf of these highly qualified employees.
Fresh Start Immigration Law’s associated L-1A visa attorneys can help you manage this process and get your managers and executives in place quickly. Contact us to learn more.
An L-1A visa is a nonimmigrant visa that companies use to transfer executives or managers from their foreign offices to an office in the United States. Multinational companies file the required forms on behalf of their workers, and approval allows them to move key personnel to the U.S. for work.
To qualify, the U.S. company must have an office, branch, subsidiary, or affiliate in another country where the individual lives and works. Under some conditions, a foreign company may be able to send an executive to the United States to establish a new office.
An L-1A visa applicant must:
At Fresh Start Immigration Law, our associated legal representatives understand the eligibility requirements for the L-1A visa and how to ensure both the company and the individual meet them. They can handle all paperwork and make sure your supporting documents are in order.
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requires extensive documentation related to both the company and the applicant for an L-1A visa. This could include:
Our associated attorneys will request the required documentation and ensure you have all the necessary paperwork before filing Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker.
Processing time for an L-1A visa is typically faster than many types of visas. Form I-129 is only processed in California and Texas, with current wait times being 4.5 months in California and 5.5 months in Texas. This is the time when 80 percent of the forms have been processed, according to USCIS.
However, USCIS also offers premium processing for these visa petitions. For an additional fee, they will ensure processing of the application within 15 business days.
At the Fresh Start Immigration Law, our associated lawyers know how the L-1A visa works and what options individuals may have following approval. This could include:
Approved L-1A visa holders can file additional paperwork to bring their families to the United States. This includes their spouse and any unmarried children under age 21. They could qualify for the L-2 visa category. Work authorization is also possible for family members.
While the L-1A visa is a nonimmigrant visa, some applicants use it to position themselves properly to file for an immigrant visa and receive a U.S. Green Card. Our team can help you navigate this process if this is a goal you are hoping to reach after coming to the United States on an L-1A visa.
According to USCIS, an L-1A visa holder is typically allowed to stay for up to three years initially. For those establishing a new office in the U.S., the term is usually only one year. Extensions are possible, usually two years at a time. There is a maximum period of seven years allowed under this program.
Our associated L-1A visa immigration attorneys can help you navigate an extension or decide if filing additional paperwork and seeking an immigrant visa is a better option for you.
The associated attorneys with Fresh Start Immigration Law can help you with all your immigration law needs, including filing for L-1A visas and bringing key personnel to the United States, or moving to the U.S. with your company through the L-1A visa program.
We will also answer your most pressing questions and help you better understand the process. Some of the most common questions we hear include:
There are certain processes you can go through to adjust your status while in the United States on an L-1A visa. This generally requires adjusting your status and getting approved for an immigrant visa.
Our associated lawyers can handle this process, which often takes more than one step. For example, they may need to file both Form I-140, Petition for Foreign Worker, and Form I-485, Adjustment of Status.
L-1A visas are renewable for up to seven years. Most visa holders initially receive a three-year visa and can renew for up to two years at a time. Our associated attorneys can manage this process for you so you can focus on your company and work.
This is also a good time to determine if filing for a Green Card or otherwise adjusting your status is a better option for you. An immigration lawyer can help you weigh your options.
An L-1A visa is a nonimmigrant visa. You cannot become a permanent resident or otherwise gain a Green Card directly through this program. You will need to adjust your status and participate in another visa program to receive an immigrant visa.
You cannot apply for an L-1A visa as an individual. The sponsoring company must include information about its financial resources, company mission, and other details.
Here at Fresh Start Immigration Law, we know you have a lot to do. Our associated attorneys are here to make the immigration process easier.
Contact us to learn how we can help you with your L-1A visa application, renew your stay, or adjust your status from this type of non-immigrant visa.
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