L-1 Intracompany Transfer

Move your key people to the U.S. with the L-1 visa.

For multinational companies transferring executives, managers, and specialized-knowledge employees to a U.S. office — including opening a brand-new U.S. operation. Built and filed directly by your attorney.

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Where L-1 cases are won or lost

The transfer, structured to hold up.

L-1 cases turn on the corporate relationship, the role, and — for new offices — proof the U.S. entity is real and viable. These are the details we build around.

L-1A vs L-1B

The right category

L-1A is for executives and managers (up to 7 years and a clean path to an EB-1C green card). L-1B is for employees with specialized knowledge (up to 5 years). We position the role correctly from the start.

Qualifying relationship

A genuine corporate link

The U.S. and foreign entities must share a parent, subsidiary, affiliate, or branch relationship — and you need one continuous year of employment abroad in the past three years. We document both cleanly.

New Office L-1

Opening a U.S. operation

Launching a U.S. entity from scratch is its own animal: secured premises, a credible business plan, and proof the company can support a true executive or managerial role within the first year. This is a core part of our practice.

Neil Jalota

Founding Attorney

Big-firm experience. Boutique attention.

A senior attorney, start to finish.

Senior attorney attention

Your case is led directly by founding attorney Neil Jalota — the same senior oversight from your first call through approval. No anonymous queues.

A track record that speaks

1000+ approvals and a 95% success rate across investor, professional, and family matters.

Strategy before paperwork

We start with your goals, build the legal strategy around them, then assemble a filing designed to answer every officer’s question.

Global, remote-friendly

Clients across the U.S. and around the world, onboarded through a secure, fully remote process — wherever you are.

How We Work

A clear path from first call to approval.

Consultation

We assess your goals, background, and options, and identify the strongest strategy for your situation.

Strategy & Plan

You receive a clear roadmap — timeline, documents, and the legal approach tailored to your case.

Build & File

We assemble and submit a meticulous, evidence-rich petition designed to anticipate every question.

Approval & Beyond

We manage RFEs, interviews, renewals, and your longer-term path, including permanent residence.

Common Questions

What companies and transferees ask first.

What is the difference between L-1A and L-1B?

L-1A covers executives and managers and allows a maximum stay of seven years, with a natural path to an EB-1C green card. L-1B covers employees with specialized knowledge of the company’s products, services, or processes, with a maximum stay of five years.

Can I use an L-1 to open a brand-new U.S. office?

Yes. The “new office” L-1 is designed exactly for this. It is typically approved for an initial one-year period, after which you extend by showing the business is operating and can support the executive or managerial role.

Does the L-1 lead to a green card?

It can. L-1A executives and managers often transition to permanent residence through the EB-1C category, which mirrors many of the L-1A requirements and does not require labor certification.

Do I need to have worked abroad first?

Yes. You generally must have worked for the related foreign company for at least one continuous year within the three years before the petition.

How long does the L-1 take?

Timelines depend on the service center and whether premium processing is used. Premium processing can secure a decision within about 15 business days; we’ll give you a realistic timeline for your case.