L-1A Executive Transfer Visa
Transfer Your Key
Executives to Your U.S. Operations
For executives or managers transferring from a foreign office to a U.S. branch. Provides a direct pathway to an EB-1C green card for multinational business expansion.
L-1A Executive Transfer: Your Gateway to U.S. Business Expansion
The L-1A Intracompany Transferee visa enables multinational companies to transfer executives and managers from their foreign offices to U.S. operations. This powerful visa category facilitates rapid business expansion while positioning key personnel for permanent U.S. residency through the EB-1C Green Card pathway.
Unlike starting from scratch with new hires, the L-1A allows you to deploy your most trusted, experienced leadership—individuals who already understand your company culture, operations, and strategic vision.
- For: Executives & Managers only
- Processing: 2-4 months (Premium: 15 days)
- Requirement: Related foreign company for 1+ year
- Duration: Initial 3 years (new office) or 3 years (existing)
- Family: Spouse + children included (L-2 visa)
- Spouse Work: L-2 EAD available
- Green Card Path: Direct EB-1C eligibility
Which Executives & Companies Qualify for L-1A?
The L-1A visa is designed for multinational companies transferring senior leadership to establish, manage, or expand U.S. operations. Both the company and the executive must meet specific qualifying criteria.
Multinational Corporations Expanding to U.S.
Established international companies opening new U.S. offices, branches, subsidiaries, or affiliates requiring executive leadership on the ground.
Executives & Senior Managers
High-level executives and senior managers with proven leadership experience managing substantial operations, teams, or critical business functions.
Specialized Knowledge Managers
Senior managers with specialized knowledge of company products, processes, or proprietary systems essential for U.S. operations (may qualify under L-1B criteria).
Qualifying Executive & Managerial Positions
C-Level Executives
Top-tier corporate officers directing organizational management, policy, and strategic direction with broad decision-making authority.
General Managers & Directors
Senior managers directing major organizational components, divisions, or significant business functions with supervisory authority.
Functional Area Executives
Executives managing critical business functions such as finance, sales, operations, or HR with authority over professional teams.
New Office Executives
Executives transferred to establish and manage brand-new U.S. operations, requiring demonstrated ability to set up and scale organizations.
Specialized Function Managers
Senior managers overseeing specialized, essential functions requiring advanced expertise and supervisory responsibility over professional staff.
Strategic & Planning Executives
Executives responsible for strategic planning, corporate development, or long-term organizational direction with board-level interaction.