L1A manager requirements

Jan 30 5 Comments

Hi all, I have been working as a manager in my company, handling people cross country too, but technically I was an IC on paper till last month. I have completed 15 months in this company. Can I move as L1A now? I've been manager [on paper] only for a month?

#L1A, #L1B, #workvisa

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  • Pearson
    YSDC55

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    YSDC55
    For L1A isn't it required that one should have worked as a manager in another country atleast for 12 months, prior to moving to USA as manager ?, I believe you can get L1 visa only when you move from other country to USA and can't change to L1A while being in USA, I might be wrong. But this is based on my understanding.
    Jan 30 1
    • PayPal / Finance
      bond2000

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      bond2000
      Yes it is required to have worked for the company through which you are moving for an year

      There are two categories of L1 : L1A or L1B. You have to decide whether you or your company is supportive of A or B before applying for VISA. You have to have either L1A or L1B

      You cannot change the category once you enter US (is what I know)
      Jan 30
  • PayPal / Finance
    bond2000

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    bond2000
    Yes. L1A has functional manager option too and although the category says managers and executes - it does not mean that you need to have reporting under you. Have seen not a few but many people moving on l1a without any people reporting. What you need to have is:

    1. Prove you handle an imp. Department
    2. Your role is a manager be it a functional manager
    3. You have been in the present company for more than an year
    4. You have a strong say in handling work for your department

    Your attorney from the company can help you out in filing this. To reiterate : I would say I have seen 70% of people move on l1a without people management
    Jan 30 0
  • eBay
    koollaid

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    koollaid
    Is this to get the GC faster?
    Jan 30 0
  • PayPal / Finance
    bond2000

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    bond2000
    *70% of whom I know in my company (sample set 10-15people)
    Jan 30 0