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In US Immigration<\/a>, there are two subcategories in the L-1 category- the L-1A visa, which is granted to managers or executives, and the L-1B visa, which is granted to specialized knowledge employees.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Initially, employees<\/a> being transferred to a newly established company in the US can be granted a one-year visa, while employees being transferred to a company already established in the US may be granted a visa for up to 3 years.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this article, you will discover what to consider when applying for an L-1 visa renewal.<\/span><\/p>\n

Obtaining an L-1 Visa – What Is It?\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

The L-1 visa is to transfer personnel from a company outside of the United States to a company inside of the United States, including the owner(s) of the company themselves.<\/span><\/p>\n

In essence, the L-1 visa requires that the two companies must be related to each other, as both companies need to be part of the same corporate group (e.g., an affiliate company, a subsidiary company, etc.), or be the same company.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are several benefits for applicants who receive the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) approval for an L-1 visa.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Firstly, an employee under L-1 status is permitted to bring a spouse and children under the age of 21 to the United States. Thus, the spouse can apply for a work permit. Also, depending on each situation, an L-1 visa may be a possible path to obtain a US green card<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Are the Requirements To Obtain an L-1 Visa Renewal?<\/span><\/h2>\n

When renewing an L-1 visa, the employer under L-1 status must file a new l-129 (Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker) with USCIS<\/a> before the expiration of the original petition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

At this point, it is crucial noting that a renewal petition will also include evidence demonstrating the L-1 requirements are still being met. There is plenty of feasible evidence that an L-1 employee can provide in a renewal petition, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n