Multinational companies bringing employees to the U.S. often weigh the L-1 intracompany transferee visa against the H-1B specialty occupation visa. Each has distinct advantages depending on your corporate structure and timeline.
L-1 visas don't require a lottery and can move faster for qualifying executives, managers, or specialized-knowledge employees, but require a qualifying relationship between the foreign and U.S. entities and at least one year of prior employment abroad.
H-1B visas are open to a broader range of roles but are subject to an annual cap and registration lottery. We help employers determine which category fits their staffing timeline and structure.