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L-1 Visa 2026
The L-1 visa lets multinational companies transfer managers and specialized-knowledge employees to a US office. It has no annual lottery, making it a reliable route for internal movers. GoBroad tracks L-1 rules and sponsoring employers.
Sponsorship
Existing employer transfer
Lottery
None
Route to PR
L-1A → EB-1C green card
Who the L-1 Visa (Intra-Company Transfer) is for
Managers & executives (L-1A)
Specialized-knowledge staff (L-1B)
Employees of multinationals
Countries offering the L-1 Visa (Intra-Company Transfer)
Frequently asked questions
What is the L-1 visa?
It allows a company with international offices to transfer managers or specialized-knowledge employees from a foreign branch to a US office, without the H-1B lottery.
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