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L-1 visa in the USA — Manager transfer
L-1 visa for transferring a manager or a key employee to a related company in the USA. For businesses opening an office or a branch in the States.
Price from
$4,800
Best for
Residence permit
Timeline
1–4 months
Tax
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Format
In person
What the service includes
| Checking the corporate relationship between the companies and choosing between the L-1A and L-1B categories | |
| Preparing the I-129 petition on behalf of the employing company | |
| Preparing documents on the position, length of service and nature of the work abroad | |
| Support until the USCIS decision | |
| The USCIS filing fee for Form I-129— billed separately | |
| Premium processing on Form I-907 (optional, for a separate fee)— billed separately | |
| Registration or legal support for the petitioning company itself in the USA— billed separately |
What we need from you
- 1At least 1 continuous year of work abroad within the last 3 years in a managerial or executive position (L-1A) or in a role with specialised knowledge (L-1B) at the same company or a related organisation
- 2An existing corporate relationship between the foreign and the US company — parent/subsidiary, branch or joint venture
- 3For a new office in the USA — documents on the premises and a business plan confirming the ability to pay a salary from day one
Frequently asked questions
How long is the L-1 visa granted for a new office in the USA?
For a newly opened office the initial term is a maximum of 1 year: within that time you have to show that the business is genuinely up and running. If the US company has already been operating for at least 1 year, the petition is filed straight away for a term of up to 3 years.
How many times can the L-1 be extended?
Extensions are granted for periods of up to 2 years at a time. The overall limit is 7 years for the L-1A (managers and executives) and 5 years for the L-1B (specialised knowledge).
What is the difference between the L-1A and the L-1B?
The L-1A is for managers and executives, the L-1B is for employees with specialised knowledge who do not have to hold a managerial position. Specialised knowledge means advanced, highly developed or complex expertise that differs from what is common in the industry, but it does not have to be unique or patented.
Can the spouse of an L-1 holder work in the USA?
Yes, the spouse receives L-2 status and can work without a separate work permit — this right is granted automatically with L-2 status.
Does the L-1 lead to a green card?
For managers and executives (L-1A) the logical fit is the EB-1C — the category for multinational managers, where Department of Labor labour certification is not required. For the L-1B the usual route is the EB-2 or EB-3 through an employer, going through labour certification.
Residence permit in the US: comparison
The difference is not the price — it is who each option suits. The “Best for” column is the business profile the option is built around.
| Option | Best for | Timeline | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work permit (EAD) in the USA — Form I-765 | Relocators, families, remote professionals | 1–4 months | $400 |
| Travel Document in the USA — Form I-131 | Relocators, families, remote professionals | 1–4 months | $400 |
| B1/B2 tourist visa in the USA — DS-160 + appointment + preparation | Relocators, families, remote specialists | 1–4 months | $500 |
| Status extension in the USA — Extension of status | Relocators, families, remote specialists | 1–4 months | $1,000 |
| Change of status (COS) — Inside the USA | Relocators, families, remote specialists | 1–4 months | $1,500 |
| F-1 student visa in the USA — School selection + I-20 + preparation | Applicants and students enrolling on a full-time programme in the USA, those who need help choosing an accredited school and arranging the I-20 | 1–4 months | $1,500 |
| Political asylum in the USA | Relocators, families, remote specialists | 1–4 months | $1,500 |
| O-1 talent visa in the USA | Academics, artists, athletes and entrepreneurs recognised in their field, those who already have a US employer or agent ready to file the petition | 1–4 months | $2,500 |
| K-1 fiancé(e) visa in the USA — Processing | Relocators, families, remote specialists | 1–4 months | $3,000 |
| Family reunification in the USA — CR-1 / IR-1 | Relocators, families, remote specialists | 1–4 months | $3,500 |
| E-2 visa in the USA — Investor visa | Entrepreneurs who are citizens of countries with a treaty with the USA and are ready to run the business themselves, investors who have already invested, or are ready to invest, capital in an operating enterprise in the USA | 1–4 months | $4,200 |
| L-1 visa in the USA — Manager transferyou are here | Managers and key employees of companies opening an office or a branch in the USA, businesses with an existing related structure abroad and in the USA | 1–4 months | $4,800 |
| EB-2 NIW green card in the USA — National Interest Waiver | Specialists with an academic degree or exceptional skills, those who can justify the significance of their work for the USA without a sponsoring employer | 4–6 months | $6,000 |
| EB-1A green card in the USA — Extraordinary abilities | Academics, entrepreneurs and professionals with international recognition, those who can evidence extraordinary achievements without a sponsoring employer | 4–6 months | $7,500 |
Terms
The terms the expert works on
Prepares the documents and evidence file personally
Assembles and formats the whole package — from forms to achievement evidence for the petition — so it does not come back for rework.
Checks the case against USCIS requirements
Matches the documents to the specific visa category's criteria before filing, not after a denial.
Handles a Request for Evidence at no extra charge
If USCIS sends an RFE on the petition, prepares the response without an additional fee for the case itself.
A US immigration attorney runs the case
The petition is prepared and filed by a lawyer practising US immigration law, not an unlicensed consultant.
Names the price at the consultation, before work starts
The cost is quoted right after the case review — before the petition is drafted — and is not revised upward later, whatever happens along the way.
Matches the category to your profile
If the facts do not support one visa category, proposes the one the case actually fits, rather than forcing the filing into the category you asked for.
Deals with USCIS and the consulate directly
Responds to the agency's requests and prepares you for the interview personally, with no chain of intermediaries.
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