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L-1B Visas: Workers helping to establish a US Branch, Affiliate Or Subsidiary Company

An L-1B visa is designated for individuals with specialized knowledge who come to the United States to assist in establishing a branch, affiliate, or subsidiary of their current employer. The application requires evidence of the U.S. operation's physical premises and its ability to pay the foreign worker, along with the company’s financial information. Initially, the visa is valid for up to one year but may be extended thereafter.

To qualify for an L-1B visa, the U.S. petitioner must meet the following requirements:

  • Qualifying Relationship: There must be a qualifying relationship between the U.S. petitioner and a foreign business entity.
  • Active Business Operations: The U.S. employer must be actively conducting business and must continue doing so in at least one other country or through a qualifying organization while the beneficiary is in the U.S. on an L-1 visa.
  • Employment History: The beneficiary must have been employed by the foreign entity or a qualifying organization for at least one year within the last three years.
  • Specialized Knowledge: The beneficiary must be coming to the U.S. to provide services in a specialized knowledge role for the U.S. branch or one of its qualifying organizations.
  • Company Viability: Both the foreign and U.S. companies must be operational and financially viable.