The L-1 visa allows international employees to transfer from a foreign office to a related U.S. branch after at least one continuous year of overseas employment within the past three years. It’s a temporary, non-immigrant visa that can be extended but not beyond seven years. The U.S. and foreign offices must be related as parent/subsidiary, branch/headquarters, sister companies, or affiliates under common ownership.
L-1A: For executives and managers, valid up to seven years. L-1B: For employees with specialized knowledge, valid up to five years.
Applications can be made individually (Regular L-1) or through a company-wide approval (Blanket L-1), making the process faster for qualified employers.
Applicants must file Form I-129 with USCIS along with supporting evidence showing the relationship between the U.S. and foreign entities. Once approved, the employee receives Form I-797 (Notice of Action), which supports the visa application at a U.S. consulate or embassy abroad.
Our team provides personalized guidance for both employers and employees to ensure your petition meets USCIS standards. With years of experience in business immigration, we prepare, organize, and file your application accurately while keeping you updated at every step.
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Florida International University College of Law, Miami, Florida
Bowling Greend State University, Bowling Green, Ohio
Juliette Potter is a highly accomplished United States Immigration Attorney with over two decades of legal experience. She began her legal journey as a Barrister in the United Kingdom and was later admitted as an Attorney-at-Law in Antigua and Barbuda before the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court.
Ms. Potter’s academic background is equally distinguished. She holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Florida International University College of Law, a Bachelor of Laws (Honors) from the University of Wolverhampton, and a Legal Education Certificate from the Norman Manley Law School in Jamaica. She also earned a Master’s degree in Organization Development from Bowling Green State University’s College of Business in Ohio.
Her professional experience spans both the corporate and legal worlds. Before entering private immigration practice, she served as Chief Legal Officer for an international group of companies. Today, she is a Licensed Attorney in the State of New York, representing clients before the Federal Immigration Courts of the United States, while also maintaining her active law license in Antigua and Barbuda.
As an immigrant herself, Ms. Potter brings a unique perspective and deep empathy to her practice. Her personal experiences inspire her unwavering commitment to helping clients navigate the complexities of U.S. immigration law with confidence and care.
Outside the courtroom, Ms. Potter enjoys cooking, traveling, and exploring new cuisines — passions that reflect her appreciation for diversity and global cultures, both in life and in law.