L1A Visa
Intracompany Transferee Executive or Manager
The L1A Visa is intended for executives and managers who are being transferred to the US to manage an organization or a major function or division of an organization.
Key Features
- Managerial or Executive Capacity: The role must involve significant responsibility, including supervising other employees, managing an essential function, or having the authority to make key business decisions.
- Position Duration: L1A Visa holders can initially stay in the US for up to three years, with extensions available in two-year increments, up to a maximum of seven years.
- Eligibility for Green Card: L1A Visa holders are eligible to apply for permanent residency through the EB1C category, which does not require labor certification.
Benefits and Limitations
- Extended Stay: L1A Visa holders can remain in the US for up to seven years.
- Streamlined Path to Green Card: The L1A Visa offers a more straightforward path to obtaining a Green Card for executives and managers.
- Family Inclusion: Spouses can apply for work authorization, and children can attend school.