Bordeau Immigration Law, LLC is an immigration and nationality law practice. We work with clients on many types of immigration matters, with a primary focus on employment based cases. Our office is located in the greater Kansas City area; however, we represent individuals and employers from all parts of the United States. Our clients include numerous universities, hospitals, and large and small businesses. We work closely with our academic, corporate, and individual clients to obtain immigration benefits in an efficient and effective manner.
L-1 Visa
Individuals who work for multinational companies may qualify for L-1 non-immigrant work visas. The individual must have worked for at least one year of the last three years for a parent, affiliate, or subsidiary of a US employer. Both the US and foreign company must share common ownership by the same entity.
There are two types of L-1 visas: the L-1A, which is for executives and managers, and the L-1B, for workers with specialized knowledge.
L-1A:
--An “Executive” directs the management of the company or a major part or function of the company.
--A “Manager” directs the organization, a department, or a function of the organization.
A multinational executive or manager may work in the United States in L-1A status for up to seven years. Many choose to apply for permanent residency as an EB-1, Multinational Executive or Manager.
L-1B:
--“Specialized knowledge” refers to employees with (1) a specialized knowledge of the company’s products and their applications, and (2) an advanced or proprietary knowledge of the company’s processes or procedures.
An employee of a multinational company may work in L-1B status for up to five years. Some choose to apply for permanent residency through Labor Certification during that time.