L-1A Intracompany Transferee Executive or Manager
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L-1A Intracompany Transferee Executive or Manager
L-1A Intracompany Transferee Executive or Manager
United States · Work
What it is
For foreign executives or managers being transferred from a qualifying overseas employer to a U.S. parent, branch, subsidiary or affiliate office. Also available to open a new U.S. office.
Key facts
- Category
- Work
- Duration
- Initial 3 years (1 year for new office), extendable to a maximum of 7 years
- Processing time
- 4 months
- Maximum validity
- 3 years
- Extendable
- Yes
- Path to permanent residence
- Indirect route
- Dependants
- Yes
- How to apply
- Embassy
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.
Fees
- Application fee
- USD 205
Key requirements
- Employed continuously for at least 1 of the last 3 years by a qualifying overseas entity
- Coming to work in an executive or managerial capacity
- Qualifying corporate relationship between U.S. and foreign entity
- U.S. petitioner must file Form I-129 with USCIS
- New office L-1A initially granted for 1 year
Working on this visa
Employment is permitted only as authorized by the nonimmigrant classification accorded (8 CFR 214.1(e)).
Bringing family
Spouse (L-2) may apply for work authorization.
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 3 August 2026.