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L-1B Visa

Letter: L-1B For: Intracompany Transferee (Specialized Knowledge)
Apply: Company Special: N Renewable: Y(1)
Limitations: Y To obtain: 1 month To stay: 3 years

Description: Transferee with specialized knowledge, defined as a person who “had special knowledge of the company product and its application in international markets or has an advanced level of knowledge of processes and procedures of the company.”

Limitation: Must have been employed abroad with the company related to the U.S. company by common ownership for 1 year in past 3 years.

Special: Needs approved Labor Certification if applying for employment-based permanent residency (”greencard”).

Application: You cannot apply for this visa by yourself. You must have your U.S. company apply for you. The Law Office of Moshe A. Young is able to aid in this process. Please use the contact form on the right to contact us.