US Work Visa

L-1 Visa

How We Help

Transfer your global talent instantly. Open new U.S. offices. No lottery required. Ellis streamlines your L-1 transfers to get executives and specialists working immediately.

L1 Visa Background

Welcome to the L-1 visa with Ellis.

L-1 visa allows multinational companies to transfer key employees from foreign offices to U.S. offices.

VISA DURATION
1-7 Years
L-1A visas can be used for up to 7 years, L-1B visas for up to 5 years.
FAMILY VISAS
L-2 Visas
Spouses and children can get L-2 visas, with spouses eligible to work in the U.S.
PORTABILITY
Company Transfer Only
L-1 is tied to the petitioning company. Cannot change employers without new petition.
INTENT
Dual Intent Allowed
L-1 allows dual intent - can pursue green card while maintaining L-1 status.

L-1 Eligibility

The candidate must meet the following eligibility criteria to submit an L-1 visa application.

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Qualifying Company
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One Year Employment
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Executive, Manager, or Specialized Knowledge
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Active U.S. Office
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Temporary Intent

L-1 Pricing

Trusted by

As seen in: AdaptiveSecurity, Wordware, Micro1, Trustwell

Ellis Processing

3 Weeks

Ellis Fee

$10,000

Cost Specifics

L-1 visa processing includes company qualification analysis, petition preparation, and USCIS filing with premium processing options available.

l1 Timeline

Assessment

7 days

Corp Docs

7 days

Petition Prep

5 days

Final Review

2 days

Analyze corporate structure, verify qualifying relationship, and assess employee's role eligibility.

7 days
Testimonials
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TESTIMONIAL
SEAN MCDERMOTT
Ellis is an exceptional immigration partner, delivering fast and knowledgeable service. Their platform makes the process easier than anything I've experienced in over a decade and a half of hiring international candidates to tech companies.
SEAN MCDERMOTT
Chief People Officer, Adaptive Security
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TESTIMONIAL
DAVID GULLEY
From start to finish, Ellis kept us informed and confident, tailoring their approach to our company's specific needs with remarkable attention to detail and results. Their unwavering commitment to client success truly sets them apart in an industry too often marred by complexity.
DAVID GULLEY
HEAD OF GLOBAL HUMAN RESOURCES, TRUSTWELL
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TESTIMONIAL
Filip Kozera
Ellis turned immigration into a competitive advantage for us. Being able to say "we've got your visa covered" helped us close top candidates we otherwise might have lost.
Filip Kozera
FOUNDER & CEO, WORDWARE

U.S. Immigration Solved

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