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| 5. | What is the difference between L-1A visa and L-1B visa? | | |
| | | The L-1A visa is for managers and executives. On L-1A visa you may apply for a Green Card without going through the process of Labor Certification. If you were a manager or executive with the overseas branch for one year, you do not
have to be in L-1A status for a year unless you are starting a new company in the U.S. after being on L-1 status for only a year.
The L-1B visa is for key employees (accountants, computer programmers, etc). You must have specialized knowledge of the company's products or procedures. |
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What is the processing time for L-1 visa? | | | | | | After
signing all documents it could take two to four months to process a normal L-1 and one to three weeks to process an L-1 covered by an L-1 Blanket approval. |
| 7. | Can I extend my stay on L-1 visa? | | | | | |
Yes, you may apply for L1 visa extension using Form I-129, and L Supplement. Extensions of two years at a time may be allowed until you have been in the U.S. for a total of seven years if you are a manager or executive. |
| 8. | Is it possible to speed up the process of procuring
an L-1 visa? | | | | | | Yes, the USCIS has instituted a program called Premium
Processing. If the USCIS is paid an extra $1,000 on a separate check, the USCIS guarantees it will adjudicate the petition in 15 days or notify you if more evidence is needed. |
| 9. | Who can qualify as L-1 Executive? |
| | | | | Any person who has worked for a corporation or company for at least one year as Manager or Executive in the preceding three years may qualify as L-1 Executive. |
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