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What is an L-1A executive visa? How do I know if I meet the requirements? Do I need to be a CEO to qualify?

The L-1A visa can be used by companies abroad to transfer managers or executives to the U.S. to work at an established U.S. company or to form a new office. The U.S. company must have a qualifying relationship with the…

Jenny ZhanDecember 17, 2020

L-1 Visa

Can I Qualify for an L-1A if I do Not Manage Employees? What is a Function Manager?

The L-1A visa permits a U.S. employer to transfer a manager or executive from a company abroad to a U.S. branch office or to a U.S. company that has a qualifying relationship with the company abroad. The L-1A also enables…

Jenny ZhanJune 15, 2020

H-1B and E-3 Visa L-1 Visa

What is a Recapture petition? Can I recapture time I spent outside the U.S. while on H-1B status? Can I recapture time I spent outside the U.S while on L-1A or L-1B status?

H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that permits a company to hire workers in specialty occupations. The beneficiary (the foreign worker) must have a Bachelor’s degree or higher. You can be granted H-1B status in the U.S. for a maximum…

Jenny ZhanNovember 19, 2019