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Transfer executives or managers to your U.S. branch — establish operations, secure L1A visa, and open pathway to permanent residency.
Last updated: 2025-10-27
Programme overviewنظرة عامة
Overview
The USA L1 Corporate Transfer Visa allows international companies to transfer executives, managers, or key staff to their U.S. branch or subsidiary. Designed for business expansion and intra-company transfers, the L1 visa offers a pathway to permanent residency (Green Card) and allows 100% foreign ownership of your U.S. entity. It’s an ideal route for global businesses establishing a U.S. presence with full operational control.
At a glanceلمحة
Key highlights
- ✦Corporate Transfer
- ✦L1A Visa
- ✦Business Expansion
- ✦USA
What you getالمزايا
L1 visa available year-round with no lottery or quota.
Allows executives and managers to work in the U.S. for a related company.
Spouses can work and children can study under L2 visas.
Pathway to U.S. permanent residency via EB1C Green Card.
Premium processing option for faster L1 visa approval.
Investment & costsالتكاليف
Government & due-diligence fees
Figures are indicative and exclusive of professional fees. Your advisor confirms an exact, written cost breakdown for your family size.
Eligibilityالأهلية
Requirements
Employee must have worked at least one year in a qualifying foreign company.
U.S. and foreign companies must have a parent, branch, or subsidiary link.
Both entities must show active business operations.
Proof of executive or managerial role with supporting documents.
Provide valid passport, company papers, lease, and tax records.
Who cannot apply
No valid link between U.S. and foreign companies.
Less than one year of qualifying overseas employment.
Missing or incomplete company or financial records.
Foreign entity inactive or not conducting real business.
The processكيف نعمل
Register U.S. Company
Form an LLC or corporation and obtain an EIN for L1 visa setup.
Prepare L1 Visa Petition
Show company link, job role, and business plan for USCIS approval.
File I-129 Form
Submit L1 visa petition to USCIS with supporting documents.
Attend Visa Interview
Complete DS-160 and attend interview at the U.S. consulate.
Receive L1 Visa
Get visa approval to enter and work in the United States.
Maintain Compliance
Keep payroll, tax filings, and renew your L1 visa on time.
Sponsorship & salary rulesالرواتب
Manager or Executive (L1A)
Approximate salary for executive or managerial roles under the L1A visa; varies by state.
Specialized Knowledge Staff (L1B)
For key employees transferring under the L1B visa; salary depends on position and experience.
- ✦Applicant must have one year of continuous full-time work with the foreign company in the last three years.
- ✦The U.S. and foreign entities must have a valid corporate relationship — parent, subsidiary, affiliate, or branch.
- ✦A U.S. office lease and business plan are required for new office setups.
Free zone comparisonالمناطق الحرة
USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services)
- ✦Handles all L1 petition filings and adjudications.
- ✦Premium Processing (14 days) available for faster decisions.
- ✦Strict documentation required for company relationship and managerial capacity.
U.S. Department of State
- ✦Processes consular interviews and visa issuance abroad.
- ✦DS-160 and consulate fees apply.
- ✦Interview waiver may be possible for renewals.
IRS (Internal Revenue Service)
- ✦Employer Identification Number (EIN) required before payroll setup.
- ✦Foreign-owned entities may have additional reporting obligations.
Questionsأسئلة شائعة
This route, answered.
Managers, executives, or key staff transferring from a foreign branch or subsidiary to a U.S. company.
Start the United States route.
A senior advisor will confirm the exact costs, timeline and documents for your case — privately, and entirely off the record.