L-1 Visa Lawyer in New York
Luo & Associates Law Group, P.C. helps multinational companies transfer key employees to the U.S., with case support from start to finish. As an L-1 visa attorney in Manhattan, I can help with your transition to the U.S. Whether you’re a company looking to open a new office with blanket L-1 petitions or an employee who needs assistance with supporting documents, we have you covered for a hassle-free move.
What is an L-1 Visa?
The L-1 visa is designed to help international businesses transfer key employees to related U.S.-based offices, whether as a parent company, subsidiary, affiliate, or a new branch.
As a Manhattan-based L-1 visa lawyer, I can help with both types of L-1 visa applications:
- L-1A Visas: For high-level leaders and managers directly involved in major operations with a strategic impact.
- L-1B Visas: These visas are for professionals with deep company-specific expertise that isn’t available in the local U.S. labor market.
How to Get an L-1 Visa
As your L-1 immigration attorney, I’ll guide you through every step of the L-1 application process, from document prep to post-submission responses.
To qualify as an L-1 applicant, you need to have worked for one continuous year within the three years immediately preceding your admission to the United States.
The L-1A and L-1B visas can only be issued when the employer files a petition for authorization on behalf of qualified employees, for permission to live and work in the United States.
If your company is opening its first U.S. office, see my guide to L-1A new office petitions.
How I Can Help
At Luo & Associates, I lead every L-1 case personally, supported by an experienced paralegal team, and I have more than 10 years of experience providing visa services. Major multinational businesses choose me as their L-1 visa lawyer because I deliver:
- Smart Case Strategy
Whether you’re submitting an individual L-1A petition or a blanket petition for multiple employees, I’ll carefully review every case to determine the best supporting documents and guide you through the process for each applicant.
- Personalized RFE Support
Requests for Evidence are a common part of the L-1 application process. I provide continuous RFE support to help prepare detailed, thorough responses to any USCIS requests.
- Petition Review
Larger L-1 petitions demand scale, and we deliver it. Our experienced paralegal team, working under my direct supervision, helps prepare your petitions, and I review each one before filing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between an L-1A and an L-1B visa?
The L-1A is specifically for high-level managers and executives in major strategic positions, while the L-1B is for employees possessing specialized knowledge of certain products, processes, services, or techniques that can’t easily be found in the U.S.
How long does it take to process an L-1 visa application?
A standard L-1 visa application can take up to 6 months for processing; however, you can request your L-1 visa attorney to apply for premium processing (if eligible), which cuts waiting times down to 45 business days or less.
Does setting up a new office in the U.S. change the L-1 requirements?
Yes. You’ll need to work with your L-1 visa lawyer to meet a stricter threshold of evidence. You can still apply under the L-1 category, but you’ll have extra supporting evidence for your application.
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