L-1 Intracompany Transfer Visa

The L-1 Visa is designed for executives, managers, and specialized knowledge employees transferring from an international company to a U.S. branch, affiliate, or subsidiary. At Whisky Hotel Investors LLC, we empower global business leaders to establish and grow their U.S. presence with clarity, confidence, and compliance. Whether you’re building a new American branch or expanding operations, we make your L-1 journey seamless — from structure to strategy.

Build or Expand Your U.S. Business Presence

The L-1 allows your company to transfer executives or managers to open or manage a U.S. office — ideal for international companies ready to grow their American footprint.

Transition to Permanent Residency (EB-1C)

After successfully operating your U.S. branch, L-1 executives and managers may qualify for a Green Card through the EB-1C category, creating a clear pathway from temporary visa to permanent residency.

Bring Your Family With You

Your spouse and children under 21 can accompany you under L-2 visas — and your spouse can legally work in the United States.

Streamlined Processing for Established Companies

Qualified multinational corporations can enjoy Blanket L-1 petitions, making the process faster and simpler for multiple employee transfers across borders.

Comprehensive L-1 Services by Whisky Hotel Investors LLC

At Whisky Hotel Investors LLC, we provide end-to-end support for L-1 visa applicants and their companies, ensuring that every detail aligns with U.S. immigration standards and business regulations.

Our team begins with a comprehensive eligibility assessment — analyzing your corporate structure, global operations, and leadership roles to determine the optimal L-1 strategy (L-1A for executives/managers or L-1B for specialized knowledge professionals).

We assist in forming or structuring the U.S. entity, creating compliant documentation such as business plans, financial forecasts, staffing projections, and intercompany agreements. Our network of attorneys and immigration strategists handle the petition filing, evidence compilation, and USCIS communication, ensuring accuracy and professionalism throughout the process.

For new office setups, we go further — supporting market entry strategies, location selection, and operational readiness, allowing you to establish a viable and credible U.S. presence that meets all L-1 requirements.

With Whisky Hotel Investors LLC, your business expansion is not just a visa application — it’s a strategic move into the world’s largest economy, executed with expertise and precision.

For senior leaders responsible for strategic direction, decision-making, or managing other executives. Ideal for CEOs, founders, and directors transferring to manage or establish a U.S. office.
Valid up to 7 years, with a potential transition to EB-1C Green Card.

For professionals who possess unique knowledge about a company’s products, services, or proprietary systems.
Valid up to 5 years, ideal for transferring key staff essential to business continuity and expansion.

To qualify, the foreign company must demonstrate financial ability to support U.S. operations, secure physical office space, and outline hiring plans for the first year. Whisky Hotel Investors LLC provides full consulting and documentation support for this stage.

L-1 petitions generally take 2–6 months, or faster with premium processing.
Spouses (L-2) can apply for employment authorization, and children under 21 can study freely in the U.S. — making the L-1 an ideal visa for family relocation and business expansion combined.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can a small business apply for the L-1 Visa?
Yes. As long as the foreign company and the new U.S. office have a qualifying relationship and the applicant meets managerial or executive criteria, even small or mid-sized firms can apply.
There’s no strict age requirement, but the foreign company must be actively operating and capable of supporting the U.S. branch financially.

Yes. L-1A visa holders can transition to permanent residency through the EB-1C category for multinational executives or managers.

No specific investment amount is required, but the business must demonstrate financial viability, office space, and a realistic growth plan for the U.S. entity.

Typically 2–6 months, depending on processing center and documentation quality. Premium processing reduces this to about 15 calendar days.

Start Your U.S. Expansion with Whisky Hotel Investors LLC

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