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| | | | - Your dependents can live with you in the U.S. |
| The L1 visa is a nonimmigrant and famous work visa in | | | | - In limited circumstances, it may be possible to convert |
| the us and Canada because it is easily apply and once | | | | the L-1 visa for executives and managers to lawful |
| it is obtained, the L1 visa is suitable for employees of | | | | permanent residence status. |
| U.S and Canadian... | | | | - L-1 visas are granted initially for 1 to three years with |
| Overview of L1 visa | | | | extensions available in three-year increments, with a |
| The L1 visa is a nonimmigrant and famous work visa in | | | | total stay not to exceed seven years. |
| the us and Canada because it is easily apply and once | | | | - You may legitimately come to the U.S. as an L1 |
| it is obtained, the L1 visa is suitable for employees of | | | | intra-company transferee and at the same time, |
| U.S and Canadian companies who are being | | | | lawfully seek to become a permanent resident |
| transferred by their current employer to enter into the | | | | - The United States Citizenship and Immigration |
| U.S. to handle organization or a major function or | | | | Service usually decide petitions in 30-60 days. |
| division of an organization. | | | | - The intra-company transferee is allowed to work for |
| Documents required for L-1 Visa Application | | | | the U.S. subsidiary or affiliate company. |
| - Fill up visa application Form DS-156 | | | | - You can freely travel in and out of the U.S. while on |
| - Current passport size photograph, 50mm X 50mm of | | | | a valid L1 visa |
| each applicant showing full face without head covering | | | | Limitations of the L1 Visa |
| against a light background | | | | - L-1 visa holders may remain only as long as the U.S. |
| - A passport, valid for travel to the U.S. for at least six | | | | Company qualifies as the same company or subsidiary |
| months longer than your intended visit | | | | or affiliate status with the foreign company. |
| - Employee copy of Form I-797 Approval Notice | | | | - There must be continual existence of the foreign |
| - Copy of Form I-129, Petition for Nonimmigrant visa. | | | | company during the transferee's stay in the U.S. |
| This petition is filed with the USCIS by your employer | | | | - L-1 visas may not be extended beyond a total of |
| Eligibility for L-1 Visa | | | | seven years. |
| Any Employer who has worked for company since at | | | | - The spouse and children are allowed to reside in the |
| least last one year as Manager or Executive in the | | | | U.S. The Spouse may receive work authorization. |
| preceding three years may qualify as L1 Executive. | | | | There is currently no work authorization provision for |
| Benefits of the L1 Visa | | | | children (just spouses). |
| - Your spouse can apply for a work permit by filing | | | | - New employees may not be transferred prior to |
| Form I-765 and engage in employment | | | | serving one year abroad as an executive, manager, or |
| - The spouse and children under 21 are allowed to | | | | specialized skill employee of the foreign parent |
| accompany the L-1 visa holder during the period of the | | | | company. |
| transferee status. The Spouse may receive work | | | | |