L-1A Visa Consultants for Executives and Managers
Transferring executive or managerial talent to the U.S. requires more than eligibility. The L-1A visa demands clear proof of authority, control, and leadership structure. We help companies and professionals assess readiness, position executive roles correctly, and prepare L-1A petitions built for USCIS review.
Visa Context
What Is the L-1A Visa?
The L-1A visa is a U.S. work visa for executives and managers transferring within the same multinational company. It is designed to support global mobility and leadership continuity across international operations.
Purpose of the L-1A Visa
Facilitates intracompany transfer of senior leadership.
Who It Applies To
Executives and managers with decision-making authority.
Sponsorship Model
Filed by a qualifying U.S. entity related to the foreign employer.
Validity & Extensions
Initially approved for up to three years, extendable to a maximum of seven years.
Eligibility Reality
Who Qualifies for the L-1A Visa?
L-1A eligibility is based on organizational authority, not job titles alone. USCIS evaluates how executives and managers function within both the foreign and U.S. entities.
Executive or Managerial Role The individual must function in an executive or managerial capacity, not a hands-on operational role.
Qualifying Corporate Relationship The U.S. and foreign entities must have a valid parent, subsidiary, affiliate, or branch relationship.
Prior Employment Abroad The employee must have worked outside the U.S. for at least one continuous year within the past three years.
Organizational Authority & Control Clear evidence of decision-making power, reporting structures, and oversight responsibilities.
Required Documentation
Documents Required to Apply
Detailed job descriptions for foreign and U.S. roles
Organizational charts showing reporting hierarchy
Proof of qualifying corporate relationship
Business plans or operational overviews
Payroll records and employment verification
Evidence of decision-making authority
Staffing plans and subordinate roles
Company financial and operational documentation
Our Advantage
What Sets Our L-1A Visa Consultants Apart
L-1A cases require organizational clarity and long-term planning, not just form submission.
Built-In Refiling Support
Structured resubmission options help manage risk if clarification is required.
Executive Role Positioning
We focus on authority, control, and decision-making rather than titles.
Multiple Structural Reviews
Organizational charts and roles are reviewed and refined before filing.
Long-Term Case Ownership
Support continues beyond approval through extensions and compliance needs.
Evidence Prepared for USCIS Review
Documentation is organized to clearly demonstrate executive or managerial capacity.
Our Method
How We Handle L-1A Cases
L-1A petitions succeed when leadership roles are clearly defined and supported by organizational evidence.
1. Role & Structure Assessment
We evaluate whether the role truly functions at the executive or managerial level.
2. Organizational Mapping
Reporting lines and decision authority are clearly documented and aligned.
3. Positioning & Narrative Development
Job duties are framed to reflect strategic oversight, not daily operations.
4. Petition Assembly & Review
Documentation is prepared internally with attorney review for compliance.
5. Post-Filing Continuity
We support RFEs, amendments, and future extensions as needed.
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Common Challenges
Why Many L-1A Applications Are Denied
Job duties that appear operational rather than strategic
Flat organizational structures with limited staff oversight
Inconsistent reporting lines between entities
Weak documentation of executive authority
RFEs questioning whether the role qualifies as managerial or executive
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