L-1A Intracompany Transferee Executive or Manager

L-1A Intracompany Transferee Visa Services

Expand Your Global Business into the United States

Are you an executive, manager, or business owner planning to move to your U.S. office—or build one from scratch? The L-1A Intracompany Transferee Visa allows you to legally live in America while overseeing your company’s U.S. operations. It is one of the most valuable tools for global companies strengthening their U.S. presence to grow their business internationally.

At Phoenix Immigration Consulting, we assist business leaders in all areas of the L-1A process. We begin by assessing eligibility, helping with corporate paperwork, establishing new U.S. entities, and creating long-term immigration plans. This way, we achieve a compliant and structured move that meets your business goals.

What is the L-1A Visa?

The L-1A visa is a type of non-immigrant visa which allows multinational companies to transfer executives or managers to the United States. It applies to both existing U.S. offices and new offices being set up by the foreign parent company. For transfers to established offices, the visa is granted for an initial three-year period and can be extended for a total of up to seven years. For new offices, the visa is granted for one year and can be extended once the new business demonstrates growth and stability.

L-1A Visa holders can also bypass the labor certification process and qualify for a Green Card through the EB-1C category, making it an ideal option for those looking to permanently reside in the United States.

Who Qualifies for the L-1A Visa?

Applicants qualify if they have held an executive or managerial role for one continuous year in the last three years at a foreign branch, parent, affiliate, subsidiary, or affiliate of the U.S. entity. The position in the U.S. should also be at the executive or managerial level. The U.S. entity should have a qualifying relationship with the foreign entity. For new offices, the company should have the financial ability to support operations in the U.S. and must have secured physical premises.

Why Choose the L-1A Visa?

It permits leaders in global business to branch out to the U.S. while still having seamless business operations. There are no annual caps and it is available every day of the year; it is valid for a period of up to seven years (depending on the company’s growth) and it offers an immediate route to permanent residency under the EB-1C category. This also extends to family. Spouses and children under 21 can accompany the applicant, the spouse can work, and the children can go to school in the U.S.

The L-1A Visa Process

To begin the process, we do an eligibility assessment. This involves an extensive look into the company’s structure, company financials, and the proposed job roles. For new office applicants, we help with forming the U.S. business structure, getting the EIN, leasing office space, and getting the necessary business licenses. Once we have the necessary groundwork established, we prepare and file the Form I-129 along with the L Supplement. This petition is a comprehensive package that consists of business plans, organizational hierarchies, job descriptions, financial forecasts and proof of corporate relationship.

We make every effort to ensure that your petition demonstrates the executive or managerial nature of the transfer. Once filed, we take care of the monitoring, and if needed, we respond to Requests for Evidence. Applicants who are outside the U.S. will have to go through an interview process at a U.S. Embassy for consular processing; those who are already in the U.S. will need to process a change of status through USCIS. Once approved, the applicant is able to manage the U.S. operations of the company, and is able to extend the stay or transition to permanent residency whenever they are ready.

Documentation for an L-1A Petition

A strong petition generally includes valid passports, formation documents for foreign and U.S. entities, proof of ownership or affiliation, organizational structures, detailed job descriptions, business plans, financial statements, tax returns, payroll documents, lease agreements, and employment verification letters. Since every case is different, we issue personalized tailored checklists to capture each and every requirement, and ensure that every piece of documentation speaks to your eligibility.

Why Work with Phoenix Immigration Consulting Services

We concentrate on business-based immigration. This gives us an understanding of both the legal and operational aspects that can give a strong case for an L-1A. For each client, we provide an analysis of the corporate structure and also help with U.S. entity formation for new office petitions, business plan creation, and full petition preparation. We assist clients with consulate interviews, dependent visa coordination, and long-term plans with the L-1A visa to EB-1C permanent residency. Our experience with businesses of diverse sizes and across various sectors allows us to provide example and ensure compliance with strategy at every stage of the process.

Estimated Timeline

The complexity of each situation varies; however, in most cases, it would take us two to four weeks to complete the business setup, four to six weeks to prepare and file the petition and make a decision, and then two to six months to process it with USCIS. Attaining Premium Processing USCIS would complete their review in fifteen calendar days. If there is consular processing, the visa interview is usually scheduled 1-4 weeks after. Processing times are based on your business structure and immigration history. We believe in setting honest and realistic expectations.

Begin Your L-1A Visa Journey Today

As Phoenix Immigration Consulting, we provide the structure, support, and expertise necessary to make your expansion into the US seamless and successful. We would be happy to help you establish and grow your operations in the US with confidence.