There are two TYPES of employees who may be sponsored for L-1 visas:

L-1A: Managers/Executives:

The EXECUTIVE or manager should have supervisory RESPONSIBILITY for professional staff and/or for a key function, department or subdivision of the employer. Such PERSONNEL are issued an L-1A visa, initially for a three year period extendible in two year increments to a maximum of seven years.

L-1B: Specialized Knowledge Staff:

This category covers those with knowledge of the company's products/services, research, systems, PROPRIETARY techniques, management, or procedures. Staff in this category is issued an L-1B visa, initially for three years extendible to a maximum of five years.

There are two types of employees who may be sponsored for L-1 visas:

L-1A: Managers/Executives:

The executive or manager should have supervisory responsibility for professional staff and/or for a key function, department or subdivision of the employer. Such personnel are issued an L-1A visa, initially for a three year period extendible in two year increments to a maximum of seven years.

L-1B: Specialized Knowledge Staff:

This category covers those with knowledge of the company's products/services, research, systems, proprietary techniques, management, or procedures. Staff in this category is issued an L-1B visa, initially for three years extendible to a maximum of five years.