美国L1签证说明书(中英文对照)

L1签证说明书美国L1签证概念特点及申请条件美国L1签证概念：L1签证，跨国经理人或者跨国公司调派人员（Intracompany transferee Visas）签证，顾名思义，谈到跨国经理或者跨国职员，就得有跨国公司，通俗的讲，就是中国有公司，以中国公司的名义在美国成立分公司，子公司、附属公司，以跨国经理，主管或者技术人员的身份到美国去工作，去经营这个分公司，是一种工作签证，允许有移民倾向。

The United States L1 visa is a non-immigrant visa which allows companies operating both in the US and abroad to transfer certain classes of employee from its foreign operations to the US operations for up to seven years. The employee must have worked for a subsidiary, parent, affiliate or branch office of your US company outside of the US for at least one year out of the last three years.Companies operating in the US, may apply to the relevant USCIS service center for an L1 visa to transfer someone to the US from their overseas operations. Employees in this category will, initially, be granted an L1 visa for up to three years.L-1签证种类：There are two types of employee who may be sponsored for L1 visas:*L-1A：跨国公司经理建议走此类，为今后按跨国公司经理第一类优先移民做好准备The legal definition of management and executive roles for these purposes is quite strict, and a detailed description of the duties attached to the position will be required. In particular, 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 L1A visa, initially for a three year period extendible in 2 year increments to a maximum of 7 years.*L-1B：专业人才（如：会计、工程师，要有相应的证书和文凭，专业人才要通过第二、第三类劳工移民，过程较慢）This category covers those with knowledge of the company's products/services, research, systems, proprietary techniques, management, or procedures. Staff in this category are issued an L1B visa, initially for three years extendible to a maximum of five years.美国L1签证期限：L1 visa period:美国新公司：美国移民局一般对美国新公司的L1 先批准一年，条件好的公司会批准三年，之后可以作延期。

每次延期一般为两年或三年。

For a newly established company: a one-year period will be granted by US Immigration Department , or three years for a company have good condition. After initial entry, a two-year or three-year extension will be granted.美国老公司：美国移民局一般对美国老公司的L1 批准两年或三年，之后可以作延期。

For an existing company: a period of two-year or three-year will be granted, and you can apply for extension.L1 A 总共不能超过七年。

L1B总共不能超过五年。

The maximum stay for L1 A is no more than 7 years, and for L1 B is no more than 5 years.美国L1签证家属：Family members of L1 visa:L1签证人员的家属（配偶和21岁以下的未婚子女）可以获得L2 的身份，跟随来美国。

办理相关手续后，L1签证的家属可以在美国公立学校就读并可享受本地学费。

这对重视教育的华人很有吸引力。

2002 年新的法律还允许L1 的配偶在美国申请工卡,合法工作。

Spouses and/or children under the age of 21 who wish to accompany or join you in the U.S. for the duration of your stay can apply for L-2 visas. Spouses are eligible to take up employment after obtaining an employment authorization document.L-1签证事宜人群*有开发美国市场的需要；*想全家（指配偶及未满21 岁的未婚子女）移民，拿绿卡；*孩子去美国读书；*想自由进出美国。

Benefits of the L1 VisaA. You can expand business into US marketB. Your spouse can apply for a work permit 5and engage in employmentC. Your children can study in US.D. Your dependents can live with you in the U.S.L1签证条件与要求*在中国有正常运作的公司，公司有必要到美国开展国际性业务；*在美国开公司，*美国分公司和中国公司的关系是母子公司或关系企业，母公司必须拥有其在美分公司50%以上的股份或控制权。

*必须在美国当地雇人，创造就业机会；*美国法律对投资额无要求，但数额要合理，适合在美国所从事的生意，5-8万美金。

*L-1 签证对申请人无学历、英语能力要求，申请人要在中国公司从事经理或者主管，技术人员一年以上（三年内连续任职）。

Requirements for the L1 Visa:A qualifying relationship must exist between the U.S. company and the company in China;Both the Chinese company and the U.S company must remain open, active and viable for the entire duration of your employment in the U.S. Failure to maintain required levels of operation results in the loss of L1 status.A foreign parent must own at least 50% of a US subsidiary, and have veto powers over the subsidiary's actions;The US company must have employ staff in USA, creating jobs;US laws have no requirements to the amount of investment, while the amount should be keep in a reasonable number as to do business in United States, usually 5000 to 8000 dollars;There is no requirement education and English level. The applicants should have been employed by the Chinese company as least three years.L1签证申请的关键因素L1签证属于非移民签证类，是针对那些在美国已经设立，或者准备设立子公司、分公司和关联企业的跨国公司需要调派高级管理人员赴美国工作而设立的。

被调派到美国工作的申请人必须是公司高层管理人员、经理或是具有专业知识的专业人员。

它可以分为多次往返签证或一次性签证。

在美国设立分公司，目前没有行业方面的限制，不过，凡是在美国热门行业更受欢迎一些。

此类签证的申请，美国移民局重点考察的是两方面的内容：合格的公司关系和真实的雇佣关系。

Key factors for L1 visa:一、合格的公司关系：公司关系是此类签证的特殊要求，在整个申请过程中非常重要。

按照规定，被派遣人员持L1签证在美国工作期间，中国公司和美国分公司必须一直在进行商务活动，同时，母公司和分公司之间必须有明晰的附属产权关系。

母公司和子公司之间的产权关系只需符合下列任一条件，国内人员就能够申请L-1签证：1、美国公司和中国公司属于同一个集团、公司或实体；2、中国公司对美国公司拥有50%的股份或者美国公司拥有中国公司的50％股份；3、美国公司和中国公司均有50％以上的股份被第三家公司或者同一集团和个人拥有；4、美国公司或者中国公司的投资双方应在其共同的某企业（即母公司）中各拥有50％股份；5、派遣人员的公司对派遣人员管理的公司有有效控制权。