L-1B Visa for Specialized Knowledge Workers | International Consulting Services (ICS)

At International Consulting Services (ICS), we assist businesses in obtaining the L-1B visa for specialized knowledge workers. This visa allows foreign companies to transfer employees with unique expertise to their U.S. operations, such as in IT, engineering, or other specialized fields where technical or proprietary knowledge is crucial.

What is the L-1B Visa?

The L-1B Visa is designed for individuals who possess specialized knowledge about a company’s products, services, or processes, and who are being transferred to a U.S. office to perform essential functions. Specialized knowledge refers to expertise that is unique to the company and cannot easily be obtained through general industry experience.

Requirements for L-1B Visa Applicants

To qualify for an L-1B visa, the applicant must meet the following criteria:

Specialized Knowledge:
- The employee must have a deep understanding of the company’s proprietary products, services, or processes.
- Specialized knowledge could include expertise in proprietary software, unique business practices, or advanced technical methods that are vital to the company’s operations and competitiveness.
Experience with the Company:
- The applicant must have worked for the overseas company for at least 1 year in the last 3 years before applying for the visa.
- The knowledge must be specific to the employer, and not something that can be readily found in the U.S. job market.
Directly Contributing to U.S. Operations:
- The applicant must be coming to the U.S. to perform work that requires specialized knowledge, contributing directly to the U.S. company’s operations and competitiveness.
- The individual’s work in the U.S. must involve the application of this specialized knowledge in the company’s operations.

Key Characteristics of Specialized Knowledge Workers

To be eligible for the L-1B visa, the employee must meet several criteria defined by USCIS:

The worker’s specialized knowledge must be essential to the company’s competitiveness in the marketplace.
The individual must have advanced knowledge of the company’s operations, and this knowledge must have been developed through significant experience with the company.
The employee must have contributed to the company’s growth, competitiveness, or profitability in a meaningful way.

Required Documents for L-1B Visa Application

Both the overseas company and the U.S. company must submit supporting documents to USCIS. Below is a list of typical documents required for the application:

Overseas Company (Foreign Firm):

Latest financial records (annual reports for the past three years)
Firm brochure or marketing materials
Proof of business relationships (contracts with U.S. companies or partners)
Copy of U.S. office lease (if applicable)
Organizational chart of the foreign company
Details of the employee’s role in the overseas company and their specialized knowledge

U.S. Company:

Latest financial records (tax returns for the past three years)
Firm brochure or marketing materials
Copy of U.S. office lease
Proof of ownership in the overseas company
Organizational chart of the U.S. company
Visa & I-94 copies (if in the U.S.)
Details of the employee’s specialized knowledge and how it will contribute to U.S. operations

Individual Applicant (Overseas Employee):

Copy of passport
Copy of current U.S. visa (if in the U.S.) and I-94
Proof of 1 year of overseas employment with the foreign company (e.g., letter from employer, pay stubs)
Resume/CV and education certificates (if applicable)
Letters of experience from prior employers (if applicable)
Evidence of specialized knowledge through job responsibilities and assignments

L-1B Visa for New Office

For new U.S. offices, the following are required instead of financial documents:

Business plan including projections for operations, staffing, and financial forecasts.
Organizational chart for the new U.S. office.

Extension or Renewal of L-1B Visa

To extend or renew an L-1B Visa, the following documents are required:

Proof of continued employment and role in the U.S. company.
Copies of the last three pay stubs from the U.S. employer.

Contact International Consulting Services (ICS)

For expert assistance with the L-1B Visa application process, whether for specialized knowledge workers or new offices, reach out to ICS:

Phone: +92 333 0172827
Email: internationals771@gmail.com
Website: International Consulting Services

At ICS, we provide comprehensive support for businesses looking to transfer their employees with specialized knowledge to the U.S. We ensure that your application is well-prepared, fully compliant with immigration requirements, and optimized for approval.

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