Legal Help from an L-1 Visa Attorney in Coral Springs

Transferring Foreign Workers to the U.S.

L-1 visas or "intra-company transferee" visas are temporary employment-based visas meant to bring a foreign worker in your company or a subsidiary into the United States. Enlisting the help of a board certified immigration lawyer in Coral Springs can help ensure the application process runs smoothly.

Guerra Sàenz, PL has a Board Certified immigration lawyer who has proven results in helping people and companies file successful visa applications. In addition, he has been ranked by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel as among the top 1% of lawyers in the nation. For experienced guidance in applying for an L-1 visa, reach out to our Coral Springs immigration law firm today.

Call (888) 936-3228 for more information about how our Coral Springs L-1 visa lawyer and how we can help you file a successful visa application.

Types of L-1 Visas

There are two categories for the L-1 visa: the L-1A visa and L-1B visa. These allow a company in the United States to transfer important employees from one of its offices in another country into the U.S.

• L-1A Visa: allows managers or executives working in an office outside the United States to come work in an office within the U.S. for a specific amount of time
• L-1B Visa: allows employees who work in an international company with a special knowledge of the business and its operations to transfer to a location in the U.S. for a specific amount of time

What Are the Benefits of L-1 Visas?

Employees are not the only ones who benefit from the L-1 Visa -- family members and employers also have something to gain from it.

Benefits of the L-1 Visa:

• For Family

  • Spouse and unmarried children under 21 may go with the employee
  • Family members may apply for L-2 visas, which allow holders to go to school and work in the U.S.

• For Employers

  • Blanket petition -- this allows large companies to file a single petition for multiple employees with short notice
  • A way to establish a new office or branch in the U.S.
  • Does not require a Labor Condition Application, which may take up time and money

Qualifications for L-1 Visas

• There are specific criteria that both the employer and employee must meet, including:
• Doing business in the United States and another country currently or in the near future
• Having a relationship with the foreign company – such as being the parent company, an affiliate, or a subsidiary
• The employee has been actively employed for at least a year in the time span of the previous three years

L-1 Visa Applications & Common Issues

There are certain complexities that are associated with L-1 visa applications. Having an established attorney to help with the application process can prevent certain problems in the application process from arising.

Reasons for denial of your L-1 Visa include:

• You failed to meet the requirements for an employee
• Your salary does not meet industry standards
• Your duties do not match your job title
• You have improperly filed documents

If your visa is denied, you have several options available. If the company sponsoring you already has an active branch in the United States, you may be eligible for an H-1B visa. You can also look into any other work visa to see if you qualify. However, if you do not qualify for any other visas, you can file an appeal of your visa denial with the Administrative Appeals Office or directly with the U.S. district court.

It is also possible to encounter issues when the person applying for their L-1 visa wants to bring their spouse and children with them to the U.S. and need help filing for an L-2 visa.

Contact Guerra Sàenz, PL for Personal Service Backed By Years of Experience!

With more than 1,000 cases handled by our Coral Springs immigration lawyers, Guerra Sàenz, PL can provide you with accomplished legal help when filing for an L-1 visa. We have a proven record of obtaining results for our clients in cases before the Executive Office of Immigration, the USCIS, and the Department of State.

For help from a board-certified immigration lawyer, contact us at (888) 936-3228.