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L-1A Business Visa

For business owners, executives, and senior managers expanding a company to the U.S. or taking over leadership of an existing U.S. operation.

About

The L-1A visa allows a U.S. company to bring an executive or manager from a related foreign company, such as a parent company, subsidiary, affiliate, or branch.

It is a temporary work visa, but for eligible executives and managers, it can also be a strong first step toward an EB-1C Green Card.

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Advantages

No labor certification required. No PERM process, saving 12 to 18 months compared to most employment-based Green Card paths.

The L-1A holders can openly pursue a Green Card while maintaining L-1A status. Most nonimmigrant visas do not allow this.

The L-1A is the most recognized bridge to EB-1C permanent residence, and shares nearly identical legal standards.

Qualified employees can stay in the U.S. for up to seven years: initial stay of three years, or one year for new offices, with two-year extensions.

Premium processing is available. USCIS will review an application and issue a formal decision within 15 calendar days.

Your spouse is automatically authorized to work anywhere in the U.S. upon arrival, bypassing the separate work permit application process entirely.

Requirements

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Candidate criteria

Minimum of 1 continuous year of full-time employment with the foreign entity within the past 3 years.
Primary duties must focus on high-level decision-making, policy setting, or managing an essential business function.
Must oversee a multi-tiered structure, directly managing other managers, department heads, or professionals.

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Company criteria

A verifiable structural link between the foreign and U.S. entities (parent, subsidiary, affiliate, or branch).
Both companies must remain fully operational and engaged in continuous business for the duration of the visa.
The overseas office should maintain a stable footprint (ideally 15+ employees) to prove it can sustain operations post-transfer.
The U.S. role involves hands-on corporate management; passive investment or solo ownership structures do not qualify.

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U.S. corporate pathways

Launching a brand-new corporate presence or branch office.
Purchasing a controlling interest in an active, established U.S. business.
Opening a parallel entity tied directly to the foreign corporate group.

Note: Every pathway requires a comprehensive 5-year U.S. business plan outlining financial and hiring projections.

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Startup benchmarks

A signed commercial lease or deed is mandatory before filing (residential or virtual offices do not qualify).
Corporate growth must support an executive or managerial tier within 12 months, typically by scaling to 5+ full-time employees.
The organizational structure should expand to 8+ personnel to secure seamless long-term extensions.
An initial corporate capital injection of $150,000+ is highly recommended to prove immediate financial viability.

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Application Procedure

Steps for Visa Application

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Document Preparation

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Submitting a Petition

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Payment of Government Fees

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Receipt of Interview Invitation

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Interview at the Consulate

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Visa Issuance

Timelines

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Petition preparation

Up to 6 month
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Petition review

3 to 6 months
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Premium processing

Up to 15 calendar days
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Visa validity

Granted for an initial 3 years, with extensions up to 7 years.

New Office Startups: Granted for 1 year initially, giving time to establish operations before extending up to the 7-year limit.
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