We are accepting cases during these challenging times.
Ranchodlaw

Call now

916-613-3553
916-613-3553

Llama ahora

916-220-3137

Stockton

209-219-2377

info@ranchodlaw.com

  • Espanolespañol
  • Home
  • The Firm
    • Practice Areas
    • Waivers
  • The Team
    • Legal Team
    • Attorneys
      • Kaushik Ranchod
      • Bobby Chung
    • Vivid Vision 2018 – 2021
    • In The Media
  • Reviews
    • Testimonials & Reviews
    • Approved Waivers
    • Our Success Stories
    • Reseñas Google
    • Reseñas Avvo
    • Reseñas Yelp
    • Testimonios
    • In The Media
  • Blog
  • Podcasts
  • Books
  • Videos
    • Green Cards
    • I601 Waiver
    • J1 Waiver
    • Work Visas
    • Testimonial Videos
    • Other Videos
  • Contact Us
    • Sacramento
    • Stockton
    • Careers
  • Lingua
  • Search

L1B Visa – Specialized Knowledge Worker

  • Menu 1
    • I601 Waiver Guide
    • Typical I-601 Hardship Waivers
    • I-601 Hardship Waiver Process
    • Extreme Hardship Examples
    • I-601 (Español)
    • I-601A (Español)
    • I-212 Waivers
    • INA 212(i)
    • DACA “Dream Work Permit”
    • Other Visas & Information
  • Menu 2
    • Family Green Cards
    • Fiance Visa
    • Marriage Green Card
    • Citizenship and Residency
    • LGBT Marriage
  • Third
    • H1B podcast interview
    • H1B Visas
    • J1 Waivers
    • Employment Based Green Cards
    • L1 Visas

L1B Specialized Knowledge Worker Visa Basics


Author: Ranchod Law Group

Knowledge Worker Visa Requirements

In my work as an immigration attorney, I’ve handled a range of L1 visa immigration cases. Perhaps the most time sensitive visa applications are those relating to workers coming to the United States to perform duties on a temporary basis. In this article, I’m going to outline the requirements for the L1B visa, which is designed to bring individuals into the country who are known as Specialized Knowledge Workers.

The L1B visa is designed for individuals from foreign countries who plan to come to the United States to work. These individuals possess specialized knowledge, skills and experience regarding the procedures, systems, services or products of a firm, corporation, company or other entity.

The original length of stay for these individuals is three years but it may be extended to five. In order to be considered for L1B visa, an individual must have been employed in a position requiring specialized knowledge for one of the three past years at a sponsoring company’s foreign division, branch, subdivision or other entity associated with that company.

L1B Visa Requirements for Companies

The company located in the United States is the petitioning company and must meet specific requirements. It’s essential that the U.S. company have a formal affiliation with the foreign entity. The connection may be as a subsidiary, division, affiliate or branch. The connection must be clearly established and verified. This relationship may be shown by the fact that both entities are controlled by the same person or group or by demonstrating that one company owns more than 50% of the other. An immigration attorney can expound upon and explain these requirements.

L1B Visa Requirements for Individuals

The area of specialized knowledge for the individual includes highly developed technical expertise or professional knowledge. It also relates to a person’s private, exclusive understanding relating to a company’s products, services, methods of production, organizational make up, marketing strategies or other information that’s connected to the successful functioning of the entity in the United States. Additional types of unique knowledge include that which is related to the company’s products and services and their successful application in the international market or an intimate and unique understanding of the company’s procedures, systems or methods.

Facilitating the L1B Visa Process

When applying for a L1B Specialized Knowledge Worker visa, time is often of the essence and an experienced immigration attorney can help ensure that you properly follow all procedures in the process. Please contact the Ranchod Law Group in San Francisco, California, if you have any questions or needs when it comes to the L1B Specialized Knowledge Worker visa. We represent clients in all 50 states.  To schedule a consultation contact us at 415-986-6186 or at info@ranchodlaw.com.

Contact Us Now!

Contact us now for More Information on L1B Visas




Contact Us now!




Click Here to Read Our Success Stories

Contact us Now!

Follow us on Facebook

Follow us on YouTube

Approved Waiver Notices

Approval Notices: Approved Waivers

Click here to view I601 waiver approval notices.

The Ranchod Law Group

8880 Cal Center Dr #190
Sacramento, CA 95826
Phone: (916) 613-3553
Email: info@ranchodlaw.com

4719 Quail Lakes Dr, # G-2015
Stockton, CA 95207
Phone: (209) 219-2377

Email: info@ranchodlaw.com

 

Visit our Blog

 

J1 Visa Waiver Resource
Center for Doctors

Doctors Immigration Law –
Green Card, Work Visa, H-1B Visa

Check Your Case Status

 

  • Lawyer Kaushik Ranchod | Lawyer Immigration
  • Lawyer Kaushik Ranchod | Top Attorney Immigration
  • Kaushik Ranchod, Immigration Law, Top Lawyers 2015 - Sacramento Magazine sacmag.com
  • Ranchod Law Group BBB Business Review
  • IMG Member Badge
  • Member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association.
  • Lawyer Kaushik Ranchod | Lawyer Immigration
  • Best Immigration Lawyers in Sacramento
  • Home
  • Firm Overview
  • Attorney Profiles
  • Practice Areas
  • Resources
  • Client Feedback
  • Contact Us

The Ranchod Law Group provides immigration law services with offices in Sacramento and Stockton California. In addition, we provide immigration law representation for clients nationwide.
Disclaimer: The testimonials, case results and/or endorsements do not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter.© 2020 Ranchodlaw. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer | Privacy Notice
The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. We invite you to contact us and welcome your calls, letters and electronic mail. Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please do not send any confidential information to us until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established.
Scroll to top