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At ZubaidaLaw, we provide end-to-end L-1 visa services for multinational companies transferring employees to the United States. Whether you need to move an executive, manager, or specialized knowledge professional – or you want to establish a blanket petition for frequent transfers – we handle every aspect of the L-1 process. Our full service includes evaluating eligibility, filing petitions, obtaining blanket approvals, preparing consular applications, and securing green cards for your key personnel.
Our L-1 Full Service Covers:
L-1A Visa (Executives & Managers): For employees who supervise professional staff, manage departments, or direct organizational strategy. Maximum stay: 7 years. Green card path: EB-1C.
L-1B Visa (Specialized Knowledge): For employees with advanced expertise in company products, proprietary processes, or unique systems. Maximum stay: 5 years. Green card path: EB-2 or EB-3 with PERM.
L-1 Blanket Petition: For companies with 3+ U.S. entities, $25M+ revenue or 1,000+ U.S. employees, and regular transfer needs. Allows employees to apply directly at consulates without individual USCIS filings.
New Office L-1: For companies establishing a U.S. presence for the first time. Requires business plan, physical premises, and financial evidence.
L-2 Dependents: Spouses receive work authorization (EAD); children under 21 may study.
L-1 to Green Card: Transition from L-1A to EB-1C (no PERM) or L-1B to EB-2/EB-3 with PERM.
Key Forms & Process
The standard L-1 process requires the U.S. employer to file Form I-129 (Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker) with USCIS, along with evidence of: (1) qualifying relationship between U.S. and foreign entities (parent, branch, subsidiary, or affiliate), (2) one continuous year of foreign employment within the last three years, and (3) the employee’s role as executive, manager, or specialized knowledge professional. Premium processing ($2,805) guarantees a 15-day decision. For blanket L-1, we file an initial blanket I-129; thereafter, employees apply directly at consulates using Form DS-160.
What We Handle at ZubaidaLaw
Our legal advocates manage the entire L-1 lifecycle: establishing qualifying relationships through corporate documents (articles, stock certificates, board minutes), documenting foreign employment (pay stubs, tax records, employment letters, organizational charts), drafting detailed job descriptions proving managerial, executive, or specialized knowledge capacity, filing Form I-129 with premium processing, notarizing affidavits from foreign and U.S. supervisors, preparing consular interview packages, filing L-2 EAD applications (Form I-765) for spouses, and transitioning to green cards (EB-1C, EB-2, or EB-3) when ready.
Call us at 865-382-2900 for a comprehensive L-1 assessment for your company and your employees.
L-1A: Executives and managers. Maximum 7 years. Green card via EB-1C (faster, no PERM).
L-1B: Specialized knowledge professionals. Maximum 5 years. Green card via EB-2/EB-3 (requires PERM).
At least one continuous year within the three years immediately preceding the L-1 filing. The employment must be with a qualifying foreign entity (parent, branch, subsidiary, or affiliate).
No. Unlike H-1B, there is no annual lottery or numerical cap for L-1A, L-1B, or L-1 Blanket. You can file at any time.
A blanket approval allows transfers without individual I-129 filings. Qualifying companies must have: (1) 3+ U.S. entities, (2) $25M+ annual sales OR 1,000+ U.S. employees, (3) 10+ L-1 approvals in last 12 months (or projected need), and (4) U.S. entity operating for at least 1 year.
Yes. Your spouse and unmarried children under 21 receive L-2 status. Spouses can apply for work authorization using Form I-765 (L-2 EAD). Children may study but cannot work.
For companies establishing a U.S. presence for the first time (operating less than one year). Requires: physical lease, detailed business plan, financial projections showing ability to pay salary, and evidence of hiring plans.
L-1A (executive/manager): 3 years initial + 2 years extension = 7 years total
L-1B (specialized knowledge): 3 years initial + 2 years extension = 5 years total
New office L-1A: 1 year initial, then extendable
Yes. L-1 is a dual-intent visa. L-1A executives/managers qualify for EB-1C (no PERM, faster). L-1B specialized knowledge professionals qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 (requires PERM labor certification).
| Feature | L-1 | H-1B |
|---|---|---|
| Lottery required? | No | Yes |
| Degree required? | No (experience qualifies) | Yes (bachelor's or equivalent) |
| Maximum stay | 5–7 years | 6 years |
| Dual intent | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Company-specific expertise | General specialty occupation |
Yes. We provide full notarization services for sworn affidavits from foreign and U.S. supervisors, corporate officers, and HR managers confirming employment dates, job duties, and specialized knowledge. We also certify translations of foreign corporate documents, pay stubs, and employment records.
