L-1B: INTRACOMPANY TRANSFER FOR SPECIALIZED WORKERS
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L-1B: Intracompany Transfer for Specialized Workers
The L-1B visa is a temporary work permit available to individuals with specialized knowledge who are transferring to a U.S. company. “Specialized knowledge” includes knowledge of the company’s products, services, or equipment, or propriety knowledge gained through company specific training and experience. In order to qualify for an L-1B, you must have worked outside the U.S. for at least one year, employed by a parent, subsidiary or affiliate of the U.S. company. The L-1B can be approved for part-time or full-time employment and can be a very useful visa option to assist U.S. clients with repairs and technical issues.
General Requirements
Qualifying relationship between the U.S. company and foreign company: Parent/Subsidiary or Affiliate (both companies owned by the same person/corporation or group) At least one year of full-time employment as in a specialized knowledge position Foreign company must remain operational
Common Occupations
Scientific Technician Technology Specialist Lead Engineer
Filing Process
L-1B petitions are filed with a USCIS Service Center. Canadian citizens also have the option to apply directly at a U.S. port of entry, such as the Peace Bridge in Buffalo, NY. Port of entry cases are issued a same day decision.
Validity
L-1B petitions can be approved for up to 3 years at a time, for a total of 5 years. However, there are some exceptions that would allow you to extend your status for longer.
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About Fiegel Carr & Joyce Law Firm
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L-1B: INTRACOMPANY TRANSFER FOR SPECIALIZED WORKERS
About the role
L-1B: Intracompany Transfer for Specialized Workers
The L-1B visa is a temporary work permit available to individuals with specialized knowledge who are transferring to a U.S. company. “Specialized knowledge” includes knowledge of the company’s products, services, or equipment, or propriety knowledge gained through company specific training and experience. In order to qualify for an L-1B, you must have worked outside the U.S. for at least one year, employed by a parent, subsidiary or affiliate of the U.S. company. The L-1B can be approved for part-time or full-time employment and can be a very useful visa option to assist U.S. clients with repairs and technical issues.
General Requirements
Qualifying relationship between the U.S. company and foreign company: Parent/Subsidiary or Affiliate (both companies owned by the same person/corporation or group) At least one year of full-time employment as in a specialized knowledge position Foreign company must remain operational
Common Occupations
Scientific Technician Technology Specialist Lead Engineer
Filing Process
L-1B petitions are filed with a USCIS Service Center. Canadian citizens also have the option to apply directly at a U.S. port of entry, such as the Peace Bridge in Buffalo, NY. Port of entry cases are issued a same day decision.
Validity
L-1B petitions can be approved for up to 3 years at a time, for a total of 5 years. However, there are some exceptions that would allow you to extend your status for longer.
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About Fiegel Carr & Joyce Law Firm
We partner with cross border businesses, athletes, entertainers, families, workers, visitors and others to provide them with experienced and focused immigration services into the United States and Canada.