L-1A — Intracompany Transferee — Manager/Executive

The L-1A is a US nonimmigrant visa that allows multinational employers to transfer executives or managers from a qualifying foreign office to a US office. No annual cap applies. The applicant must have worked for the organization abroad for at least 1 of the 3 years immediately before the transfer.

Initial stay is up to 3 years (1 year for new offices), extendable in 2-year increments to a 7-year maximum. Dual intent is permitted, giving holders a direct path to an EB-1C green card. Spouses receive L-2 status with full work authorization.

This visa is ideal for senior managers and executives already employed by a multinational company who need to relocate to a US office without giving up a path to permanent residence.