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L-1A/B BUSINESS VISAS - FOR TEMPORARY INTRACOMPANY TRANSFEREE


The Law Office of Brian T. O’Neill can counsel you through the process of assisting individuals who are transferred to a US Company after having worked for at least one of the last three years at a foreign subsidiary, affiliate, branch or parent company.

The L-1 visa is available to individuals who are transferred to a US company after having been employed for a minimum of one consecutive year, out of the preceding three years, at a foreign company affiliate, such as parent, subsidiary, partnership, joint venture, etc.

L-1A Visa (Managerial or Executive)

The L-1A visa is available to employees who will work in a Managerial and/or Executive capacity. The L-1A is typically granted for an initial period of three years. The L-1A visa holder may extend his or her status for a maximum period of seven (7) years. A Manager of Executive who has held managerial/executive positions with a US company and the foreign affiliate, branch, subsidiary, parent, etc., is eligible to be sponsored for Lawful Permanent Residency (i.e. Green Card) without first being the beneficiary of an approved Labor certification Application. An individual in this situation is on the ‘fast-track’ since an employer can sponsor him and her without first having to test the labor market to determine if there are any minimally qualified, ready, willing and able US workers who are willing to fill the position that is offered to the L-1A worker.

L-1B Visa (Specialized Knowledge)

The L-1B Visa is typically granted for an initial period of three years. An L-1B visa holder may extend his or her status for a maximum period of five years. In order to establish that the L-1B position requires ‘specialized knowledge’, an L-1B employer must show that the position requires knowledge or experience that is not typically transferable in a regular training interval. Employers seeking to sponsor an L-1B employee for Lawful permanent residency (i.e. Green Card) must first file a Labor certification on behalf of the employee. The labor certification tests the labor market to see whether there are any qualified US workers willing to do the job that is offered to the L-1B employee.

The Law office of Brian T O’Neill can provide the tools you need to make the most informed decisions about applying for the L-1 visa. Find out how the process works, what timing and considerations are involved, what forms and supporting exhibits must be submitted before submitting an L-1 package.

Call the Law office of Brian T. O’Neill at 617-722-4000 or contact us online. We will gladly answer your questions or schedule a consultation.

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"I am counsel for a rapid growth software company that was recently acquired by Google. During periods of high employee growth, my company hired multiple foreign nationals and I needed a firm that was able to process visa & green card applications with very short notice. I retained Brian O'Neill, Jr. in 2001 based on a recommendation from a colleague. I was immediately impressed with how the firm handled my matters and since 2001 I have exclusively used them for immigration matters. Brian has processed countless visa and green card applications with a 100% success rate. I have since referred friends and colleagues to Brian O'Neill, Jr. and Brian O'Neill, Sr. and I have no hesitation in providing a testimonial as they are experts in immigration related matters."
Craig Stelmach, Business Manager at ITA Software, Inc. Cambridge MA

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Boston Office
​50 Congress Street, Suite 236
Boston, MA 02109
Phone: 617-722-4000
Fax: 617-523-7837
Email: 
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btoneill@btolaw.com

North Easton Office
201 Main Street
2nd Floor
North Easton, MA 02356
Phone: 508-297-0876
Fax: 617-523-7837
​Email: 
​boneill@btolawpc.com

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THE BOSTON IMMIGRATION LAW OFFICES OF BRIAN T. O'NEILL, PC (C) 2019
  • Home
  • ABOUT US
  • Meet our Team
  • Legal Services
    • Non-Immigrant Visas >
      • Filing H-1B Petitions 2021
      • H-1B
      • L-1
      • O-1
      • E-1-2
      • R-1
      • TN
      • J-1&H-3
      • H-2B
      • B-1
      • B-2
      • Student-Visas
      • Family-Visas
    • Immigration Visas >
      • Employment Green Card
      • Family Green Card
      • Green Card Renewals
      • Marriage Based Green Card
    • Citizenship & Naturalization
    • I-9 Compliance / Employer Sanctions
    • Removal Deportation
    • Inspections, Admissions and Exams
    • Motions to Re-Open and Reconsider
    • Appeals to BIA
    • Other Legal Information >
      • Federal Court Immigration Litigation
      • Passport Renewals
      • Special Programs
  • Resources
  • Contact Us
  • Immigration News and Updates