What is the difference between L1A and L1B visas?

The L1A visa is for executives and managers being transferred to a U.S. office, with a maximum stay of 7 years and a direct path to an EB-1C Green Card. The L1B is for employees with specialized knowledge of a company's products, services, or procedures, with a maximum stay of 5 years. Both require the applicant to have worked for the company abroad for at least 1 of the last 3 years.

Can I open a new U.S. office on an L1 visa?

Yes. The New Office L1 allows executives and managers to enter the U.S. to establish a new affiliated U.S. entity. The initial approval is for 1 year, after which the visa can be extended once the business is operational.

Does my spouse get work authorization on an L1 visa?

Yes. Spouses of L1 visa holders enter on an L2 visa and are eligible to apply for Employment Authorization (EAD), allowing them to work for any U.S. employer during the L1 holder's authorized stay.

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Both L1 visas allow intracompany transfers to the U.S. — but they serve very different roles. Understanding the
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L1A Visa

For Executives & Managers transferred to lead U.S.
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For CEOs, Directors, VPs, Senior Managers, Department Heads
Initial Stay Up to 3 years (new office: 1 year)
Max Stay 7 years total
Green Card Path EB-1C (fastest route — no labor cert. required)
New Office Option Yes — can establish new U.S. entity
Spouse Work Auth Yes — EAD eligible
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For Engineers, IT Specialists, Product Experts, Technical Leads
Initial Stay Up to 3 years (new office: 1 year)
Max Stay 5 years total
Green Card Path EB-2 or EB-3 (labor certification required)
New Office Option Yes — limited to 1 year initial
Spouse Work Auth Yes — EAD eligible
Prior Employment 1 of last 3 years with parent/affiliate company

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