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Introduction
In this presentation, we’ll cover• L-1 advantages and requirements• H-1B advantages and requirements• Disadvantages to both visas, and• How to connect with a qualified
immigration attorney to help you with your case.
The L-1 Visa Overview
• The L-1 visa is designed for the employees of a multinational company to transfer to a branch, office, or affiliate in the U.S.
• These employees are broken down into three groups:– Executives– Managers– Employees with specialized knowledge
• The L-1 can also be used to open a new office or branch in the U.S.
L-1 Visa Advantages
The L-1 visa has many benefits over other work visas including:
• Up to seven years in the U.S. as a manager or executive.
• No annual limit to how many visas are issued.
• Has an option for a “blanket petition” which allows employers to transfer many employees with one petition.
• Does not require a Labor Condition Application or an educational background.
The H-1B Visa Overview
• The H-1B visa is for a broad category of foreign professionals holding at least a bachelor’s degree.
• You must be entering the country to fill a specialty position for a U.S. employer.
• The H-1B is the most highly sought-after nonimmigrant visa due to it’s many advantages
H-1B Visa Advantages
With a whole host of advantages, it’s easy to see why the H-1B is so competitive:
• Any U.S. employer can sponsor you.• You can extend your stay up to six years
and potentially extend it further.• You can easily transfer your H-1B status
to another U.S. employer during your stay.
L-1 Visa Disadvantages
Unfortunately, no visa comes without its disadvantages. For the L-1:
• You can only work for the company that initially sponsored you.
• There is no possibility of extending your stay.
• L-1B for employees with specialized knowledge is becoming increasingly more difficult to obtain.
H-1B Visa Disadvantages
The disadvantages of the H-1B include:• You are required to have at least a
bachelor’s degree.• Your employer must obtain a Labor
Condition Application for you.• There are very strict dates dictating
when you can file and when you can start working
• You will be subject to the annual lottery
H-1B Annual Lottery
The annual cap is the main disadvantage of the H-1B visa.
• Each year, the USCIS puts a limit of 85,000 on how many H-1B visas are issued.
• The petitions are randomly selected from three categories:– Applicants with master’s degrees – 20,000– Applicants with bachelor’s degrees – 65,000– Applicants from Chile or Singapore – 6,800
RecapL-1 Visa Advantages• No annual cap• No educational
requirement• Longer stay for
managers and executives• No Labor Condition
ApplicationL-1 Visa Disadvantages• No extensions• Must work with
sponsoring employer
H-1B Visa Advantages• Can work with any U.S.
employer• Possibility for extensionsH-1B Visa Disadvantages• Annual cap• Mandatory bachelor’s
degree• Shorter initial stay• Labor Condition
Application requirement
Conclusion
• All told it is more advantageous to obtain an L-1 visa if possible.
• However, it may be difficult to find a multinational company willing to sponsor you
• For that reason, many people choose to pursue the H-1B visa
About SGM Law Group
Our work visa attorneys specialize in helping professionals enter the U.S. through the H-1B and L-1 processes.
• If you are wondering which visa is right for you, our lawyers can help you choose the best path for your unique situation
• Click on the Contact Us button to schedule a consultation today.
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