L-1 Intracompany Transferee Visa for Executives and Managers: Eligibility Requirements, Strategic Uses, Recent Trends
Course Details
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On-Demand
- signal_cellular_alt Difficulty Level
Intermediate
- work Practice Area
Immigration
- event Date
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
- schedule Time
1:00 p.m. ET./10:00 a.m. PT
- timer Program Length
90 minutes
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This 90-minute webinar is eligible in most states for 1.5 CLE credits.
This CLE webinar will provide an overview of the legal framework and practical nuances of the L-1 visa program for immigration attorneys serving both U.S. and foreign companies seeking to transfer managers and skilled professionals to the U.S.
Ms. Garbanzo is a highly experienced attorney who specializes in immigration law, particularly in assisting corporate clients with the employment-based green card process. She has a strong track record in successfully guiding employers from various industries – including Information Technology, Engineering Services, and Healthcare – through the complex process of obtaining permanent labor certifications for foreign workers, often involving Program Electronic Review Management (PERM) labor certification.
Ms. Behm is a Partner at Berardi Immigration Law.
Under the L-1 visa program, U.S. companies can temporarily transfer employees from foreign offices to the U.S. and foreign companies can send executives and managers to the U.S. to establish a U.S. office. In 2024, the L-1 visa program is more important than ever due to its flexibility, its role in supporting multinational business operations, and its ability to address talent shortages.
Additionally, in an atmosphere of continued high demand and annual caps on H-1B visas, many companies turn to the L-1 program as an alternative. The L-1 visa is uncapped, enabling companies to move highly skilled professionals without waiting for an annual lottery.
Immigration attorneys need a deep understanding of the legal framework and practical nuances of the L-1 program to effectively serve their clients.
Listen as our panel of experts discusses the complexities of the L-1 visa program, including eligibility requirements, compliance obligations, recent trends in adjudications, pathways to permanent residency, and more.
- Overview of the L-1 visa program
- Purpose
- Eligibility
- Application process, documentation
- Strategic uses of the L-1 visa program
- Common business scenarios for L-1 visas
- L-1 visa and global business strategy
- Supporting U.S. companies' innovation and competitiveness
- Compliance issues and legal considerations
- Labor and employment issues
- USCIS processes and policies
- Pathways to permanent residency
- Current adjudication trends and policy updates
- Practical tips for tackling L-1 visa challenges
The panel will review these and other key issues:
- What are the strategic uses of the L-1 visa program?
- What compliance obligations do companies and petitioners face under the L-1 visa program?
- What are the key takeaways from recent trends in L-1 visa adjudications?
