L-1 Visa: What It Is, Who Qualifies, and What Changed in 2026
The L-1 visa allows multinational companies to transfer employees from foreign offices to U.S. locations, provided the worker has served at least one continuous year abroad in an executive, managerial, or specialized knowledge role within the previous three years. This intracompany transfer visa comes in two forms: the L-1A for executives and managers, and the L-1B for employees with specialized knowledge of the company’s products, services, or processes. Unlike other work visas, the L-1 doesn’t require labor certification, which makes it a streamlined option for companies expanding their U.S. operations or establishing their first American office.
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