In the global business environment, the U.S. market with its basic advantages and international influence, attracting overseas investors to the United States, investment in the United States, expand the business blueprint, then, business executives or technical personnel want to go to the United States, need to apply for the corresponding visa, among them, the United States L1 visa is a non-immigrant visa for employees working in the United States. This visa is primarily for businesses that intend to relocate senior managers, managers, and professionals from their foreign subsidiaries or branches to work in the United States. So, today we will provide you with a guide to the process of applying for an L1 visa in the United States, let's take a look at it together
Step 1: Confirm that you meet the application requirements
Before starting your L1 visa application, you need to verify that you meet the following criteria:
1 Have worked abroad for at least one year and are still an employee of a foreign company at the time of application.
2 Assignment to the U.S. requires a senior manager, manager, or professional with special knowledge.
3 The corporation must meet the nexus requirements between the foreign corporation and the U.S. corporation, such as a subsidiary, branch, or parent company relationship.
Step 2: Submit application materials
Once it is confirmed that the application requirements are met, the applicant can proceed to prepare the application materials. The following is a list of materials that are usually required to be submitted:
Employer Documents:
a.Provide employment letters from foreign companies and U.S. companies;
b.Provide relevant documents related to the employment relationship to prove the applicant's experience in the foreign company.
Personal Documents:
a.Proof of employment during your tenure with a foreign company, including letters of recommendation, payslips, contracts, etc.;
b.L1 Visa Application** (Form I-129), completed and signed;
c.Identification documents such as the applicant's passport,** and travel records;
d.Provide the applicant's resume and academic qualifications, including relevant work experience, including the applicant's personal information, job description, etc.
Company Documents:
a.Provide an organizational chart of the company to clarify the applicant's position in the company;
b.Provide company registration certificate, business license and other relevant documents;
c.The company's financial documents and tax payment records prove the company's operation and financial strength;
d.Provide documents proving the company's affiliation in the U.S. and foreign countries, articles of incorporation, etc.
Step 3: Pay the visa fee
After submitting the application materials, the applicant needs to pay the corresponding visa fee, and the applicant can find the latest fee schedule on the official website of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (USCIS**) and pay the fee as required.
Step 4: Make an appointment for your visa interview
If the application is approved, the applicant will need to schedule a visa interview. During the interview, the applicant may be required to further explain their role and job responsibilities within the company.
SectionFiveStep: Interview and review
Once the application materials and fees have been submitted, applicants are usually required to visit a U.S. consulate in or near the applicant's home country for an interview and review. During the interview, applicants may be asked to provide additional supporting documents or answer questions related to the application.
SectionSixStep: Get a visa
After the interview and review, the applicant will wait for the visa result. If the visa application is approved, the applicant will receive the visa and can travel to the United States to work on the specified date. If the visa application is refused, the applicant will be notified of the refusal and may appeal or take other appropriate action in accordance with the instructions on the refusal notice.