L-1
Beta
United States
Employer must sponsor
An intra-company transfer category for people moving to a US office of the same employer group.
Who this route is for
People who have worked abroad for a related company, usually in a managerial, executive or specialised-knowledge role.
Typical timeline
Requires a qualifying period of employment abroad before the transfer.
What this means for your job search
Relevant mainly if you already work for, or plan to join, a multinational with a US presence.
This is general information, not legal advice. Immigration rules change and individual cases differ — check the official source and, where it matters, talk to an immigration attorney.