L-1A executive/manager and L-1B specialised-knowledge transfers
The L-1 visa allows multinational companies to transfer employees from a foreign office to a US office. L-1A is for executives and managers (up to 7 years), L-1B is for specialised-knowledge employees (up to 5 years).
Timeline
I-129 processing 2-6 months (premium 15 days); consular 4-8 weeks.
Investment
Professional fees ₹1,30,000+
Success rate
94% approvals
Families filed
12,000+ since 2016
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Large multinationals may hold a Blanket L-1 approval which allows employees to file individually at the consulate without a separate USCIS I-129 petition. Smaller companies must file individual L-1 I-129 petitions.
Every box below counts. Meet 70% or more and you're a strong candidate — book a free assessment and we'll map the exact CRS / points / score.
Total timeline
I-129 processing 2-6 months (premium 15 days); consular 4-8 weeks.
Investment
Professional fees ₹1,30,000+.
Mark Consultant advantage
Written scope · Fixed fee · Licensed advisors · 94% approval rate
The process
A transparent, milestone-based process. You always know what stage your file is at.
Step 1 of 5
Corporate structure and qualifying relationship documented.
Step 2 of 5
Confirm L-1A executive/manager vs L-1B specialised knowledge.
Step 3 of 5
Individual I-129 to USCIS or blanket L-1 filing at consulate.
Step 4 of 5
DS-160, biometrics and consular interview.
Step 5 of 5
L-1 stamped in passport; travel and begin US role.
Document checklist
Every document is pre-verified for accuracy, chronology and destination-country standards before submission.
Mark Consultant filed our L-1 end-to-end. Written scope, fixed fee, honest timeline — no follow-up chasing. We landed in United States exactly when they said we would.
Verified client family
United States · Filed through Pune office
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Documents Required
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FAQs
Yes — L-1A holders often transition to EB-1C multinational manager Green Card, one of the fastest EB routes.
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