The L-1B Permit allows multinational companies to transfer employees with specialized knowledge from a foreign branch to one in the United States. This type of permit is designed for individuals whose expertise or unique skills are essential to the success of the U.S. company.

Who Can Apply?

This permit is intended for:

• Employees with Specialized Knowledge:some text
  • Individuals with unique skills or a deep understanding of the company's products, services, processes, or procedures.
  • This knowledge must be significantly different from that commonly found in the labor market.

Applicant Requirements:

• Have worked at least 1 year in the last 3 years for the transferring foreign company.
• Possess the specialized knowledge required for the U.S. position.

Company Requirements

1. Business Relationship:some text
   • The U.S. company must have a legitimate relationship with the foreign branch (parent, affiliate, branch or subsidiary).
2. Active Operations:some text
   • The company must be operational and demonstrate the need for employees with specialized knowledge.
3. Specialized Knowledge Test:some text
   • Documentation supporting the employee's unique skills and experience.

Required Documents

1. Business Evidence:some text
   • Proof of the relationship between the companies (certificates of incorporation, financial statements, etc.).
2. Applicant Documents:some text
   • Detailed description of the specialized knowledge.
   • Evidence of previous employment, letters of recommendation or certifications to support experience.
3. Form I-129:some text
   • Nonimmigrant Petition for Alien Worker.
4. Filing Fees:some text
   • Base rate: $460 USD.
   • Fraud Prevention and Detection Fee: $500 USD.
   • Premium Processing (optional): $2,500 USD.

Processing Times

• Standard Processing:some text
  • 1 to 3 months, depending on the USCIS processing center.
• Priority Processing (Premium):some text
  • Response in 15 business days for an additional cost of $2,500 USD.

Duration of the Permit

• Initially granted for 1 year for new offices or up to 3 years for established companies.
• Extensions may be requested in 2-year increments, up to a maximum of 5 years.

Benefits of the L-1B

1. Specialized Talent Transfer:some text
   • Facilitates the transfer of key employees for specific projects.
2. Family members:some text
   • Spouses and unmarried children under the age of 21 may accompany the holder of an L-2 visa; spouses may also work in the US.
3. Access to International Experience:some text
   • Benefit for both employees and the company by integrating global expertise into work teams.

Important Considerations

• Specialized knowledge must be clearly documented and essential to the company's U.S. operations.
• Extensions are limited to a maximum of 5 years for the L-1B.
• This permit does not provide a direct pathway to permanent residency, but may facilitate other immigration options in the future.

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