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United States • Intracompany transfer overview

L-1 Visa

Use this cluster to compare the two L-1 paths and go deeper on the main practical questions: requirements, timing, cost, documents, and the difference between L-1A and L-1B.

Deep dive on the L-1 category

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  • L-1 Requirements — Qualification, company-relationship, and employee-history rules for the L-1 category.
  • L-1 Processing Time — How long L-1 cases usually take and where petition-stage delays show up.
  • L-1 Cost — Government filing fees and the main cost drivers in an L-1 case.
  • L-1 Documents — The core documents that support an L-1 filing and what each one proves.
  • L-1A vs L-1B — How the manager/executive and specialized-knowledge paths differ.

Where to start

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Start with L-1 requirements if you are still deciding whether the category fits, or go to L-1A vs L-1B if the main question is which intracompany path applies.

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VisaMind provides informational guidance only and is not a government agency. This is not legal advice. Requirements can change and eligibility depends on your specific facts. If your case is complex or high-stakes, consult a licensed immigration attorney.

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