What is the process for obtaining a San Francisco L-1 visa?

 

A: The California L-1 visa for intra-company transfers is a valuable tool for international corporations seeking to move employees from outside of the United States into a role within the country. The total processing time ranges between 30 and 90 days. However, this timeframe can be shortened by paying a $1,000 fee to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services as part of their Premium Processing option. This option guarantees application processing within fifteen days. A qualified California visa attorney can help determine which option is right for your corporation.

Overall, the L-1 visa process can be broken down into three steps, as follows:

1. Gathering the required documentation as evidence in support of the petition for the L-1 visa. This includes information about the sponsoring company as well as the employee.
2. Preparing and filing the L-1 visa petition and the filing fee for form I-129 with USCIS.
3. Review and approval of the petition by USCIS. In the event that the application lacks sufficient information, USCIS will send out a notice requesting additional documentation, thereby increasing the overall processing time.

For more information about the L-1 visa process, contact an experienced San Francisco visa lawyer. Fill out our online form or contact us at 415-221-2800 today.