L-1 Intracompany Transferee Visas

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The L-1 nonimmigrant classification enables a non-U.S. employer, under certain circumstances, to transfer an executive or employee to its office in the United States. It also allows a foreign company which does not yet have a U.S. office to send an executive or employee to the United States for the purpose of establishing one. The L-1 visa has two subcategories: L-1A for executives and managers, and L-1B for workers with specialized knowledge. Spouses and children under 21 years of age of L-1 visa holders are allowed to accompany the visa holder and will receive L-2 non-immigrant classification. Spouses may work in the U.S., but to do so, they will need to apply for work authorization and pay the applicable filing fee. For more information, contact an experienced Immigration Attorney.