San Francisco L-1 Blanket Visa: What are the Requirements?

California L-1 blanket visas can dramatically reduce the time that it takes a company to legally transfer its international employees to the United States. This time-savings typically correlates to a large financial savings for the company as well. Employers interested in learning more about the blanket visa should contact an experienced San Francisco L-1 visa lawyer for more information.

What are the requirements for obtaining an L-1 blanket visa?

• The United States-based company must be a branch, subsidiary, or affiliate of the non- United States based company
• The U.S.-based company must have been in business for a minimum of one year
• The U.S.-based company must have a minimum of three branches, subsidiaries, or affiliates
• Both the U.S.-based company and its non-U.S.-based affiliate must be engaged in trade or rendering of services
• Both the U.S.-based company and its non-U.S.-based affiliate must have successfully obtained visas for a minimum of 10 employees over the past 12 months
• Both the U.S.-based company and its non-U.S.-based affiliate must have combined annual sales which reach, at a minimum, 25 million dollars
• If the last requirement cannot be met, then both the U.S.-based company and its non-U.S.-based affiliate must have a minimum of 1,000 U.S. based employees
• The employees must demonstrate proof that they were employed with the petitioning company for the past 12 months
• The employees must submit proof that they qualify for the U.S.-based position
• The employers must provide a written job offer for the U.S.-based position

To learn more about blanket visas, contact the experienced San Francisco L-1 visa attorneys at the Law Offices of Vaughan de Kirby, A.P.C. Fill out our online form or contact us at 415-221-2800 today.