L-1 Visa Lawyers in New York
Luo & Associates specializes in helping multinational companies relocate top talent to the U.S. with specialized case support and experienced guidance. As the top L-1 visa attorneys in Manhattan, we’re the top choice to help 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 leading Manhattan-based L-1 visa lawyers, we’re uniquely qualified to 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 attorneys, we’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.
How We Can Help
Luo & Associates comprises a team of top-tier L-1 visa attorneys with decades of experience providing best-in-class visa services. Major multinational businesses choose us as their L-1 visa lawyers because we deliver:
- Smart Case Strategy
Whether you’re submitting an individual L-1A petition or a blanket petition for multiple employees, we’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. Our L-1 immigration attorneys provide continuous RFE support to help prepare detailed, thorough responses to any USCIS requests.
- Expert Petition Review
Larger L-1 petitions demand scale, and we deliver it. Our large team of experienced paralegals, complementing our L-1 visa lawyers, is ready to help review and prepare your petitions to ensure success.
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 lawyers 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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