All-Visas
L-1A Intracompany Transferee (Executive/Manager)
work · United States
The L-1A lets a multinational employer transfer an executive or manager from a qualifying foreign affiliate to a US parent, subsidiary, branch or affiliate. The beneficiary must have worked abroad for the qualifying organization in a managerial or executive capacity for at least 1 continuous year within the preceding 3 years. No labor certification, no annual cap. Initial stay up to 3 years (1 year for new office); extensions in 2-year increments; maximum 7 years. Dual intent permitted; natural feeder for EB-1C.
- Minimum stay / validity
- 3 yrs initial; max 7 yrs
- Processing time
- Varies; premium 15 business days, $2,805
- Official source
- https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/temporary-workers/l-1a-intracompany-transferee-executive-or-manager
- Last verified
- May 2026
Requirements & criteria
- [Mandatory] Sponsoring employer in the country
- [Mandatory] Concrete job offer / employment contract
- [Mandatory] No criminal record
- [Mandatory] ≥ 1 yr continuous overseas employment in mgmt/exec capacity (in last 3 yrs)
- [Mandatory] Managerial or executive capacity