L-1 VISA LAWYER FOR CANADIAN COMPANIES
L-1 Visa Solutions for Canadian Companies Expanding to the U.S.
The L-1 visa enables Canadian companies to transfer key personnel to the U.S. to establish or grow a qualifying business operation.
Salvador Global delivers strategic legal guidance to help your business meet U.S. requirements and build a strong foundation for long-term success.
Client Testimonial
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“Melissa provided excellent guidance and service throughout my L-1A new office case. She was knowledgeable, responsive, and clear about the process and requirements. My petition was approved, and I was able to return to the United States successfully.”
— 조영철, verified Google review
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HOW L-1 STATUS WORKS FOR CANADIAN COMPANIES
Who May Qualify
Canadian companies may qualify for L-1 visas when they have a qualifying relationship with a U.S. entity and need to transfer an executive, manager, or specialized knowledge employee to the U.S.
The Qualifying Relationship
The Canadian company and the U.S. entity must have a qualifying relationship, such as parent, subsidiary, affiliate, or branch. This relationship must exist before the employee can be transferred.
U.S. Company Requirements
For new office petitions, the U.S. company must establish that it will support an executive or manager within one year and has a legitimate business plan and operational strategy for the new office.
When Cases Face Scrutiny
Additional scrutiny may apply when the role is not clearly executive or managerial, the business plan lacks detail, or the company does not demonstrate a credible intent and ability to operate in the U.S.
L-1 VISA ISSUES WE CAN HELP ASSESS
Whether company personnel qualify under L-1A or L-1B
Whether the employee has one year of foreign employment
Whether a qualifying relationship exists between the entities
Whether a new U.S. office can support the role within one year
How to approach renewals and employer changes
How L‑1 status can support U.S. expansion and future planning
WHEN AN L-1 CONSULTATION MAY BE HELPFUL
An L-1 consultation may be appropriate where there is:
A planned or ongoing transfer of key personnel
Uncertainty about L-1A versus L-1B eligibility
Questions about the qualifying relationship between entities
A new office situation requiring a business plan
Employer questions about compliance and U.S. operations
A need to understand the risks before filing
SCHEDULE AN L-1 VISA CONSULTATION
A consultation provides personalized legal guidance on your company’s L-1 visa strategy.
Personalized legal advice from an experienced U.S. immigration lawyer
Strategic guidance tailored to your company, role, and goals
Schedule a convenient time that works for you
WHY WORK WITH SALVADOR GLOBAL
We focus exclusively on U.S. immigration law and cross-border work visa matters.
We help you understand the
risks, options, and best path
forward.
We regularly work with Canadian professionals and employers across many industries.
Your information is handled
with the highest level of
confidentiality.
Have an L-1 visa question? We’re here to help.
The consultation fee will be applied toward legal fees if Salvador Global is retained within 30 days of the consultation.