Massachusetts L1 Visa Attorney

When a foreign company wants to operate in the United States, the L-1 visa may be necessary. Common goals are to open a U.S. subsidiary, or to carry out a specific project that requires "specialized knowledge."

L-1A: The L-1A Non-Immigrant Visa is used by "executive/managerial" personnel who wish to establish a business here. It can be valid from one to three years. If the executive is coming to the United States to establish the business, USCIS usually only grants them a one (1) year visa to start with. Once the company is established and viable, the company can apply for a three-year extension of the L1A non-immigrant visa upon a showing that there is a continuing relationship between the U.S. subsidiary, foreign business and the applicant.

L-1B: The L-1B is for workers with "specialized knowledge" who will remain temporarily, and perform a more distinct task. For example, foreign employees needed to train workers at the U.S. operation are appropriate candidates for the L-1B.

Requirements

Criteria for L-1 Visa (Intra-Company Transferees):

• Individual must be continuously employed abroad for one of the past three years by a parent, affiliate or subsidiary of the U.S. company immediately preceding the application.
• Individual desires to enter U.S. for a temporary managerial, executive, or specialized role position.
• In some situations, this visa may be converted to permanent residency.

Our law office has been instrumental in assisting foreign companies assemble supporting documentation and prepare their applications. Proposed business plans, leases, and other materials are required. Filing fees are relatively modest, by corporate standards. Premium processing, which expedites the process, is available for a modest cost.

Murray & Toomey, LLP has a reputation for excellent service in immigration law. Foreign companies rely on us for our up-to-date knowledge and efficient work.

Contact a Massachusetts business visa lawyer at Murray & Toomey, LLP, online or call (617) 723-6200 for a free consultation. If you require a translator and cannot bring a bilingual person to the interview, we can arrange for one on your behalf.