Duration of L Visas

L1A for Managers and Executives : Petitions are usually granted for three years initially followed by two 2-year extensions. Max stay 7 Years

L1B for Specialists : Petitions are usually granted for thee years initially, followed by one 2-year extension. Max stay 5 years.

New office Start-Up : Petition will be granted only for one year. For the extension application, show that the office and the employee now qualify in all respects. USCIS will decide the period of extension. Max stay 5-7 years.

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Business Expansion - L Nonimmigrant Visas

  1. L Nonimmigrant Visas - Business Expansion
  2. Business Immigration Preface
  3. Overview of a Management Position
  4. Overview of an Executive Position
  5. Overview of a Specialized Knowledgeable Specialist Position Section 214 (2) (B)
  6. Commentary on the Type of Employment to be Undertaken in the US
  7. The One Year Within The Three Prior Years Rule
  8. Blanket Petitions
  9. Start-Up New Office
  10. Establishing a Management or Executive Position For the New Office
  11. Securing the US Office
  12. Funding
  13. After The First Year
  14. The Temporary Intent vs. Dual Intent Rule
  15. Duration of L Visas
  16. Petitions Denied, Revoked or Withdrawn
  17. Continuing to do Business in the Home Country
  18. Parent, Branch, Subsidiary and Affiliate Companies
  19. Employment vs. Source of Paycheck
  20. Full-Time vs. Part-Time L Visa Beneficiaries
  21. Day-to-Day Managerial, Executive or Specialist Duties
  22. Working While Awaiting Renewal of L Status
  23. Spouse of L Visa Holder's Right to Work
  24. Summary