Transfer of Key Personnel to the U.S. | Miami
Transfer your executives and specialists to the U.S. with no lottery, no quotas, and no operational disruptions.
The L-1 visa allows multinational companies to transfer executives, managers, or employees with specialized knowledge from an overseas affiliate to their operations in the United States. Unlike the H-1B, it is not subject to annual quotas or lotteries and can be filed at any time of year.
At Major Case Law Group, we combine legal rigor with business vision to protect both the transferred employee and the company at every stage of the process.
L-1 Visa Categories
- L-1A: For executives and managers. Leads directly to the EB-1C Green Card without the need for PERM certification.
- L-1B: For employees with specialized knowledge of the company’s products, services, or processes.
Key requirements for the L-1 Visa
- The U.S. company must be a parent, subsidiary, branch, or affiliate of the foreign company
- The employee must have worked for the affiliated foreign company for at least 1 of the last 3 years
- Managerial or specialized knowledge functions must be clearly documented
How we support you in the L-1 process
- Corporate structure analysis. We confirm the qualifying relationship between entities before any filing.
- Complete I-129 petition preparation. Legal brief, organizational charts, job descriptions, and supporting evidence.
- Business plans for new offices. For early-stage operations, we draft the plan tailored to USCIS requirements.
- Extensions and amendments. We manage renewals and adjustments when the role or corporate structure changes.
- Transition to the EB-1C Green Card. For L-1A holders, we coordinate the permanent residence process without the need for PERM.
A poorly managed L-1 transfer can affect both the employee and the operational continuity of your company. Don’t take that risk.
Do you need to transfer key personnel to the U.S.? Let’s talk today. Our L-1 visa attorneys in Miami protect your investment and your team.