|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
Page 7 of 20 |
Can foreign companies transfer personnel to the U.S. to work for a related company in the U.S.? |
 |
Yes. The "L1-A visa" is a nonimmigrant visa category that allows a foreign company to transfer a manager or executive to a U.S. branch, affiliate or subsidiary.
The general requirements are:
the alien has worked for the foreign company in a managerial or executive capacity for 1 year out of the 3 years immediately preceding the time of application
the alien must be coming to work for the U.S. branch, affiliate or subsidiary; and
both the U.S. and foreign company must continue doing business for the entire period of stay by the alien in L-1A status.
One of the major advantages under the immigration law is that an L-1A manager or executive can apply for a Green Card without having to first go through a lengthy and tedious labor certification. There is a seven (7) year maximum period of stay in the U.S. by L-1A executives or managers. |
| « View All General Business Law Questions Pages |
Next Page » |
|
« Post Your Case |
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
State Law Center | Legal Links | Site Map | Privacy Policy | Media | About Us | Contact Us