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L-1 VISAS APPROVED FOR SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENTS The L-1 non-immigrant visa classification is reserved for the intra-company transfer to the United States of full-time executive, management or personnel with specialized knowledge. The INS has recently clarified an important issue pertaining to these visas. While an employee on an L-1 visa must be employed full-time by the company, he or she need not be employed full-time in the United States. For example, if an individual is an executive with a company that has offices in both Canada and the United States, he is eligible for the L-1 as long as the company employs him full-time and he can divide his work hours between the countries. Another example is where the person is employed full-time but only in the U.S. for a short-term project. This, too, would satisfy the requirements for an L-1 visa. The primary issue is whether the alien's intent for coming to the United States is consistent with the regulations, not how much time is spent in the United States. < Back | Next >Disclaimer: This newsletter is provided as a public service and not intended to establish an attorney client relationship. Any reliance on information contained herein is taken at your own risk. |
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