Questions on the L1 Visa

[parahvars]

I work for a company that has entities in the US and Canada. I work for the US division already but I work remote from Canada. Most of my team is in the US. Would I still qualify 10.0.0.0.1 192.168.1.254 for the L1B visa since technically I’m not required to be in the US. Also would I need to move to a state where my company has offices? Would they have to justify why i need to be in US since I’ve been doing the job fine from Canada for some years now? Any info would be appreciated.

[BhambriRohunu]

Yes, you can still qualify for the L1B visa even if you are currently working remotely from Canada. The L1B visa is a nonimmigrant visa for specialized knowledge workers who are being transferred from a foreign company to its U.S. affiliate. The fact that you are already working for the U.S. division of your company is a strong indication that you have the specialized knowledge required for the L1B visa.

However, there are a few things to keep in mind:

1. Your job duties must be directly related to the specialized knowledge you possess. This means that you must be able to demonstrate that your job requires you to use your specialized knowledge to perform tasks that are not routine or can only be performed by a limited number of people.
2. There must be a qualifying relationship between your U.S. employer and your foreign employer. This means that the two companies must be either affiliated or have a joint venture agreement.
3. You must have worked for the foreign employer for at least one year out of the past three years. This requirement can be waived if there are extraordinary circumstances.
4. Your U.S. employer must be able to demonstrate that there is a business necessity for you to be in the United States. This means that the company must show that you cannot perform your job duties from Canada.

If your company can meet omegle all of shagle these voojio requirements, you should be eligible for the L1B visa. However, you will need to work with an immigration attorney to file the visa petition and supporting documentation.