L-1A / L-1B Intracompany Transferee Visa
L-1 intracompany transferee visa — Our L-1 intracompany transferee visa practice transfers managers and executives (L-1A) and specialized-knowledge employees (L-1B) from a foreign company to a related U.S. entity — including companies opening a new U.S. office.
L-1 Intracompany Transferee Visa — Free Consultation
We document the qualifying corporate relationship and the employee’s role, and for managers and executives we plan the path toward an EB-1C green card.
Silmi Law serves clients nationwide across all 50 states and at U.S. consulates worldwide, from our office at 5707 Calverton Street, Suite 2A, Catonsville, MD 21228. Representation is offered in English, Arabic, and Spanish.
L-1 Visa Requirements We Help You Meet
- Qualifying Relationship — Parent, subsidiary, affiliate, or branch link between the foreign and U.S. entities.
- One Year Abroad — At least one continuous year of employment abroad in the prior three years.
- L-1A Managerial or Executive Role — Transferring in a manager or executive capacity.
- L-1B Specialized Knowledge — Demonstrating specialized knowledge of the company’s products or processes.
- New-Office L-1 — Establishing a new U.S. office with a viable business plan.
- EB-1C Pathway — Planning the green card path for managers and executives.
How Our L-1 Intracompany Transferee Visa Process Works
- Free Eligibility Review — We assess your background, profession, and goals to confirm the strongest visa or green card category for your profile — at no cost.
- Strategy & Evidence Mapping — We build a custom evidence plan, identify gaps, and map your achievements to the governing USCIS criteria before drafting begins.
- Petition Preparation & Filing — We draft the petition, recommendation letters, and legal brief, assemble exhibits, and file with USCIS.
- Decision, RFE & Next Steps — We respond to any Request for Evidence and, on approval, guide you through consular processing or adjustment of status.
Why Choose Silmi Law for the L-1 Intracompany Transferee Visa
- Founder-Led Representation — Sharif Silmi personally handles your case — never handed to a junior associate.
- Self-Petition & Strategy Expertise — Proven results in EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, O-1, and complex petitions.
- Multilingual Services — Served in English, Arabic, and Spanish.
- Evidence-Driven Petitions — Every claim mapped to USCIS criteria with strong documentation.
- Transparent Flat Fees — Clear scope and pricing — no surprise hourly billing.
- RFE-Ready & Responsive — We anticipate and address officer concerns before they arise.
For official program details, see the USCIS L-1A intracompany transferee page.
Related services: EB-1B / EB-1C green card, H-1B visa for specialty occupations, immigration for founders. You can also review our immigration representation overview or meet the immigration legal team.
Frequently Asked Questions — L-1 Intracompany Transferee Visa
What is the difference between L-1A and L-1B?
L-1A is for managers and executives; L-1B is for employees with specialized knowledge.
Can a startup or new U.S. office sponsor an L-1?
Yes — through the new-office L-1, with a viable business plan.
How long must the employee have worked abroad?
One continuous year in the prior three years.
How long is an L-1 valid?
Initial validity and extensions depend on the category and whether it is a new office.
Can an L-1A lead to a green card?
Yes, often via EB-1C for managers and executives.
Does L-1 have an annual cap or lottery?
No, the L-1 has no annual cap or lottery.
Can the spouse of an L-1 holder work?
Yes, on L-2 status with work authorization.
Start Your Free Case Evaluation Today
Ready to move forward with your L-1 intracompany transferee visa? Request a free case evaluation, book a strategy session, or call (443) 329-2929.
