L-1B SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE VISA ✅ IMMIGRATION LAW ✅ SERVICES

Assessment of the employee's compliance with L-1B requirements (work experience, connection with the company);
Analysis of the specifics of "specialized knowledge" (projects, systems, products);
Checking the corporate structure (company branches in the US and abroad);
Development of an individual filing strategy.

Preparation of the I-129 petition with the L visa;
Formation of arguments regarding specialized knowledge;
Writing a cover letter;
Summarizing the description of the employee's duties in accordance with USCIS requirements;
Harmonization of DS-160 forms (if consular filing).

Sending the petition to the USCIS;
Tracking the status of the proceedings;
Communicating with USCIS regarding possible delays;
Reviewing USCIS requests for evidence (RFEs) as necessary;
Legal response to the RFE (if additional information is requested).

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What is the L-1B Specialized Knowledge Visa and who can get it

The L-1B Specialized Knowledge Visa USA is a non-immigrant visa that provides the opportunity to temporarily transfer an employee with unique knowledge to the American office of an international company. It is about a deep understanding of a product, process, technology or work methodology that is critical to the company's business.

This visa is relevant for:

IT specialists with knowledge of the company's internal software architecture;
Engineers who have developed highly specialized products;
Business analysts with access to unique data, strategies or systems.

How to apply for an L-1B visa USA

Applying for an L-1B Specialized Knowledge Visa USA requires a clearly drawn up package of documents. Main steps:

The sponsoring company in the USA files Form I-129 with Appendix L;
Evidence of the employee's specialized knowledge is collected: job duties, projects, certificates;
Proof of corporate connection between the company's offices is submitted;
The lawyer forms a cover letter and prepares a response to possible USCIS requests;
After the petition is approved, the employee submits visa documents to the US consulate.

Basic requirements for applying for an L-1B visa in the USA

Applying for an L-1B Visa Application USA requires compliance with a number of requirements:

The employee must be a unique specialist. This means knowledge that is not generally available or common in the industry.

The employer must be an affiliated company in the US - that is, be a parent, subsidiary, branch or affiliated legal entity.

Confirmation of employment abroad - the employee must have contracts, recommendations, payment documents that confirm his experience.

Additionally, the package of documents includes:

Form I-129 with Appendix L;
Confirmation of the employee's qualifications;
Company information, financial statements, corporate structure.

How legal support helps to obtain an L-1B visa

Involving a specialist significantly increases the likelihood of approval. Legal assistance in obtaining an L-1B visa includes:

Analysis of the employee's compliance with USCIS requirements;
Preparation of a substantiated petition with an explanation of the specifics of the employee's knowledge;
Support during the submission of documents;

Control of deadlines for submission and responses to USCIS requests (RFE, NOID);

Consultations for HR and company management on internal procedures.

Specialists of our "Consultant" platform have successful experience in preparing L-1B cases, including conversions to a Green Card (L-1B to EB-1C).

Advantages of the L-1B visa and the possibility of changing the status

Among the main advantages of the L-1B visa to the USA for workers with unique knowledge:

Residence permit for up to 5 years (initially - 3 years + 2 years of extension);
Possibility of transporting the family (L-2 visa for spouses and children);
Spouse has the right to work in the USA;
Possibility of transforming L-1B into immigration status (through EB-1C, EB-2/EB-3 with PERM).

Conclusion

If you are part of an international company and have unique knowledge of a product or process, the L-1B visa will open the door for you to work in the USA. Our lawyers will help you submit documents competently, prepare legal justifications and protect your interest at every stage. Take advantage of the advantages of the L-1B Specialized Knowledge Visa USA together with "Consultant".