Your goal
You are seeking temporary residence by transferring to an established US office.
International immigration
US L-1A Intra-Company Transfer
Explore US L-1A Intra-Company Transfer and plan your next move with clarity. We will help you understand the route, organise the information you need and prepare for what comes next.
At a glance
Key details for your planning
- Outcome
- Temporary residence
- Who qualifies
- For applicants planning to qualify by transferring to an established US office who can meet the programme's…
- Family
- A spouse and unmarried children under 21 may hold L-2 status.
- Application path
- 5 main stages
Could this route suit you?
See whether this route fits your plans
For applicants planning to qualify by transferring to an established US office who can meet the programme's eligibility and continuing conditions.
Your qualifying basis
The recognised options are transferring to an established US office or transferring to open a qualifying new US office.
Your ongoing plan
Work only for the qualifying organisation
What this route can offer
The status you are working towards
L-1A is temporary employer-specific non-immigrant work status for the approved executive or managerial role.
L-1A is not permanent residence. Tax residence and any later immigrant route require separate analysis.
Your route options
Ways to qualify
Transfer to an established US office
For applicants who qualify by meeting the conditions to transfer to an established US office.
Transfer to open a qualifying new US office
For applicants who qualify by meeting the conditions to transfer to open a qualifying new US office.
Planning for your family
Include your family in the plan
A spouse and unmarried children under 21 may hold L-2 status.
- A qualifying L-2 spouse is employment-authorised incident to status under current rules.
What you will need
Prepare with confidence
Who can qualify
- A qualifying US organisation may transfer an executive or manager who has completed the required overseas employment with a related parent, branch, subsidiary or affiliate.
Qualifying basis
- Transfer to an established US office
- Transfer to open a qualifying new US office
Documents and checks
- Confirm the corporate relationship and doing-business evidence
Your next steps
A clear plan from the start
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Confirm the corporate relationship
Confirm the corporate relationship and doing-business evidence
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Verify the worker's qualifying overseas employment
Verify the worker's qualifying overseas employment and US duties
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Prepare the employer petition
Prepare the employer petition
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Complete consular visa or change-of-status steps
Complete consular visa or change-of-status steps
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Maintain the qualifying organisation
Maintain the qualifying organisation and seek extension when eligible
Keeping your position on track
What to plan for after approval
Work only for the qualifying organisation
Work only for the qualifying organisation
Maintain executive or managerial duties
Maintain executive or managerial duties
For a new office
For a new office, establish sufficient premises and business activity to support extension
How Prism 7 can help
Clear advice. Practical preparation.
Prism 7 gives you a clearer route forward — from understanding the options that suit your plans to organising documents and coordinating the next steps. We keep you informed about what is needed, what is happening and what to prepare next.
Understand your options
We start with your plans, priorities and the route options that could be relevant.
Prepare with confidence
We help you organise the documents and information needed for the route you choose.
Keep moving forward
We keep the next steps clear, so you know what to prepare and when to act.
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View programmeYour questions answered
Frequently asked questions
L-1A is temporary employer-specific non-immigrant work status for the approved executive or managerial role.
A spouse and unmarried children under 21 may hold L-2 status. A qualifying L-2 spouse is employment-authorised incident to status under current rules.
Petition, visa and extension processing vary; new-office cases have distinct initial and extension evidence stages.
Work only for the qualifying organisation. Maintain executive or managerial duties. For a new office, establish sufficient premises and business activity to support extension.
L-1A is not permanent residence. Tax residence and any later immigrant route require separate analysis.
Let us talk about your plans
Start with what you want to achieve
Tell us what you want to achieve, who is involved and when you hope to make the move. We will help you understand the options and the next practical step.