UNITED STATES L-1
The United States of America has long been known as the land of opportunity. The U.S. economy is extremely resilient and is the world’s largest capital market. Furthermore, it holds one of the strongest currencies globally. Children have access to free public education, and university students have access to scholarships, grants, and 0% loans in line with the government’s policy of the right to education for every student. Living the American dream in a diverse society with world-class healthcare, a wealth of employment opportunities and entrepreneurial success can be at your fingertips. A life of stability for you and your family awaits you.
PROGRAM SUMMARY
L-1 Intracompany Transferee Visa
| INVESTMENT AMOUNT | USD $150,000 (Recommended Minimum) |
|---|---|
| INVESTMENT TYPE | New Business in the United States |
| SPOUSE | Yes |
| CHILDREN | Yes (under 21 years of age) |
| PARENTS | No |
| PROCESSING TIME | 30 to 90 days |
| PHYSICAL RESIDENCYREQUIREMENTS | Must be physically present in the United States |
| LENGTH OF STATUS RECEIVED | 1 year subject to extension |
| PERMANENT RESIDENCY | Eligible after 1 to 3 years on L-1 Visa via second route (ex: EB-1C) |
| CITIZENSHIP | After 5 years of Permanent Residency |
| SPECIFIC PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS | Detailed business plans and viability reports. Prove one year of managerial experience in prior three years. U.S. based business owned by foreign business. Must have operating business abroad. |
| NATIONALITY DISQUALIFICATIONS | No |
| DUAL CITIZENSHIP | Yes |
YOUR JOURNEY
STEP ONE
STEP GLOBAL will do a Free Assessment on eligibility of Applicant / If Eligible all required documents will be collected from Applicant / Application will be compiled and submitted to the Government for Processing.
STEP TWO
A Form I-129 must be filed at least 45 days before the employee’s start date but not more than 6 months prior to employment
STEP THREE
Applicable Fees are paid / Interview and biometrics appointments are scheduled if an interview is not waived.
STEP FOUR
Within 1 to 5 months the application is processed for approval / Approval is provided to the visa issuance at the U.S. Consulate or Embassy
BUSINESS AND FRANCHISE CONSULTATION
Step Global specializes in the niche area of Business and Entrepreneur migration programs. We offer a wide range of business and franchise consultation services to help you smoothly transition to owning and operating your business abroad.