L1 New Business Set Up Visa For USA

For multinational companies establishing a new office in the U.S. and transferring executives, managers, or specialized knowledge employees

Eligibility Requirements

The petitioner is a foreign company planning to open a new office in the U.S.
The employee has worked for the company (or affiliate) outside the U.S. for at least 1 continuous year in the past 3 years.
The employee will be transferred to the new U.S. office in an executive, managerial, or specialized knowledge capacity.
The U.S. office must be a qualifying organization and have secured premises for doing business.

Company Documentation:
Proof of existing foreign business operation
Detailed business plan for the U.S. office (including financial projections, market analysis, staffing plan)
Organizational charts (foreign company and proposed U.S. office)
Lease agreement or proof of office space in the U.S.
Financial statements or bank statements showing company stability and funding
Employee Documentation:
Detailed resume/CV showing work history
Employment verification letter from the foreign company
Proof of qualifying relationship between foreign company and U.S. entity (ownership, affiliate, subsidiary documents)
Passport copy and prior U.S. visa records (if any)
Passport-style photos (2 recent)
Forms and Petitions:
Form I-129, Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker (Download Form I-129 from USCIS.gov)
L Classification Supplement to Form I-129

USCIS Filing Fee (Form I-129)

$460

Fraud Prevention and Detection Fee

$500

Premium Processing (optional)

$2,500

Legal Counseling

Fee

$10,000

Our Service

Fee

$3,500

Total Cost (without premium)

$14,460

Total Cost (with premium)

$16,960

Step 1

Preparation and Document Gathering

2–4 weeks

Step 2

USCIS Receipt Notice (I-797C)

1–2 weeks after filing

Step 3

Regular Processing

6–8 months

Step 4

Premium Processing (if selected)

15 calendar days

Step 5

Visa stamping appointment (if outside U.S.)

Varies by consulate

Ability to live and work in the U.S. for the duration of the visa.
Opportunity to help establish and manage a new U.S. office for your company.
Dependents (spouse and children) may obtain L-2 visas, with spouses eligible for work authorization.
Potential path to permanent residency (green card) through employment-based immigration categories.
Multiple entries allowed—travel freely between the U.S. and other countries during the visa period.
Enhance your global business experience and professional network in the U.S. market.

The new office must be established within 1 year of petition approval.
Provide a comprehensive business plan detailing staffing, office space, and operations.
Demonstrate the employee’s executive, managerial, or specialized knowledge role clearly.
Consider premium processing for faster adjudication.
After approval, the employee may apply for an L-1 visa at a U.S. consulate (if outside the U.S.).
L-1 visa holders may bring dependents (L-2 visa), who can apply for work authorization.

Invest time in creating a detailed and realistic business plan — USCIS scrutinizes new office petitions carefully.
Prepare clear organizational charts showing reporting lines and job duties.
Plan ahead for potential processing delays and consulate appointment waits.
Keep all supporting documentation organized and up-to-date for easy USCIS review.