L Working Visas

New Jersey Intra-Company Transfer L1 Visa Lawyer

L-1 visas are often referred to as intra-company transfer visas, and may be granted to foreign managers, executives, and individuals with special skills required for specific job functions at a facility in the United States. The L-1 visa application process is one of the most confusing, as it may require an employer to seek an official change of status for an employee already holding an H-1B or other type of working visa. The immigration attorneys at Gurnani & Gurnani, in Edison, New Jersey, can help you make sense of the L-1 visa rules and application process.

There are two necessary steps required to receive L-1 visa status:

The first step includes a petition process that requires the employer or employee to submit proof that he or she possesses the required amount of education, experience, and specialized knowledge that would be required to receive an H-1B visa as a skilled worker filling a specialty occupation at an American company, government agency, or nonprofit organization.

The second step includes the formal application for a temporary L-1 visa. The L-1 petition generally requires two to three months to complete. Upon receiving the written Notice of Approval, the employee or sponsoring employer may formally apply at a U.S. Consulate to receive an L-1 visa for temporary employment, as well as L-2 visa for spouse and family members.

Unlike specialty occupation visas, the USCIS currently places no quota restriction limitations on the number of L-1 and L-2 visas issued every year. The L-1 visa approval process can move quickly when the petition and application process are handled correctly.

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Contact us at 732-494-8900 to learn more about employer responsibility during the L-1 visa petition and application process.