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Must-Know Facts

  • BREAKING NEWS: The H-1B petition filing window officially closed on June 30th, 2025. Don’t miss your chance next year—talk to an immigration expert.
  • The L-1 visa, also known as the intra-company transferee visa, is designed for multinational companies to transfer employees from foreign branches to U.S. locations.
  • H-1B visa holders must possess specialized knowledge in a specialty occupation field and have at least a bachelor’s degree or equivalent
  • No specific educational degree is required for L-1 visas.
  • H-1B visas are dual intent, meaning applicants are not denied based on their intention to immigrate permanently to the U.S.

L-1 Visa Articles

  • L-1 Versus H-1B Visas

    L-1 Versus H-1B Visas

    Published on June 30, 2025

    Two of the most commonly compared nonimmigrant work visas are the L-1 vs H-1B visas. Because of their similarities, it can be difficult to tell the difference and which to choose if you are trying to obtain employment in the U.S. In short, the L-1 is more appropriate for those who work for multinational companies,…

  • What is the L-1B Visa for Specialized Workers?

    Published on June 06, 2025

    Under the L-1 visa, also known as the intra-company transfer visa for specialized workers, there are two separate classifications, the L-1A and the L-1B visa. This guide highlights the L-1B visa, which was developed to help companies bring in foreign employees whose unique skills are critical to the organization’s operations in the U.S. In this…

  • L-1 to H-1B Change of Status 2023

    L-1 to H-1B Change of Status

    Published on March 05, 2024

    Often foreign professionals find themselves in the United States on an L-1 visa and weighing the pros of converting to an H-1B visa for its multitude of benefits. Having an L-1 visa can be highly advantageous to you if you work for a multinational company however many circumstances may cause you to need to change…

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    Strategies for Entrepreneur Green Cards Webinar

    Published on December 06, 2023

    We recently live-streamed a webinar discussing some effective strategies for entrepreneurs to obtain green cards. Our legal team dove deep into some real-world scenarios in which startup founders, entrepreneurs and other business people (those self-petitioning or self-petitioning through an entity that they control) can use to maximize their chances of approval! Below is a recap…

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    Entrepreneur Visa for USA: Explanation Guide

    Published on May 12, 2023

    The United States of America has always been a popular destination for entrepreneurs from around the world who wish to start their businesses. The U.S. is a land of opportunity and innovation, and many entrepreneurs have succeeded in building successful businesses there. However, the process of obtaining a visa to work in the U.S. can…

  • TN Visa to Green Card 2023

    TN Visa to Green Card: Process and Key Steps

    Published on October 15, 2022

    There are many effective ways to live in work in the U.S. temporarily, one of which being the advantageous TN visa. With no annual cap and a relatively low cost to apply, the TN is the perfect visa for Canadian and Mexican workers. But what if you want to make your stay a permanent one?…