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L-1 Visa Business Plan

A USCIS-ready L-1 business plan demonstrating US office viability, qualifying corporate relationships, and the managerial or specialised knowledge role of the transferring employee, written by immigration business plan specialists.

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Visa Type

L-1A vs L-1B: Which Do You Need?

The L-1 visa has two categories with different requirements. Your business plan must be written for the specific subcategory that applies to your transfer.

Category Who It's For Role Requirement Duration Plan Focus
L-1A Executives & Managers Must manage organisation, department, or function with authority over decisions Up to 7 years US office structure, reporting lines, management authority
L-1B Specialised Knowledge Unique or advanced knowledge of company's products, services, or procedures Up to 5 years Specialised knowledge justification, US application of that knowledge
New Office L-1 Either category Opening a new US office, no existing US entity required 1 year initially Full business plan demonstrating US office viability is mandatory
USCIS Requirements

What Your L-1 Business Plan Must Demonstrate

Qualifying Corporate Relationship

The US entity must be a parent, branch, subsidiary, or affiliate of the foreign employer. Your plan must document the corporate structure of both entities clearly, ownership percentages, relationship type, and year established.

US Office Viability (New Office)

For new office L-1 applications, USCIS requires a detailed business plan showing the US office will support a qualifying managerial or executive position within one year. This is the single most scrutinised element of new office applications.

Staffing Plan & Org Charts

Org charts for both the foreign entity and the new US entity are required. The plan must show current staffing, planned US hires, and reporting lines that substantiate the qualifying managerial role (for L-1A).

US Market Business Case

Financial projections for the US operation, demonstrating the business rationale for the US office and its expected revenue and cost structure. USCIS looks for a credible commercial justification for the transfer.

Deliverables

What Your L-1 Business Plan Includes

Dual Org Charts

Org charts for both the foreign employer and the US entity showing corporate relationship and reporting lines.

US Financial Projections

3-year P&L and cash flow for the US entity, demonstrating viability and ability to support qualifying management.

Role Justification

Detailed description of the qualifying executive/managerial role (L-1A) or specialised knowledge justification (L-1B).

US Market Business Case

Market analysis and commercial rationale for the US office, explaining why the US expansion is strategically justified.

12-Month Staffing Plan

Planned US hires, timelines, and how the US office will grow into a structure that supports the qualifying managerial role.

Corporate Structure Documentation

Clear documentation of the qualifying relationship between the foreign and US entities, ownership, control, and corporate history.

Our Process

How We Write Your L-1 Business Plan

1

Free Consultation

Confirm L-1A vs L-1B, new office vs existing, corporate structure, and attorney details.

2

Corporate Brief

Structured questionnaire covering both entities, corporate relationship, the employee's role, and US business plan.

3

USCIS-Ready Drafting

Plan written to L-1 standards with org charts, role justification, and US viability evidence.

4

Attorney-Ready Delivery

Packaged for inclusion in your I-129 petition package by your immigration attorney.

Pricing

L-1 Visa Business Plan Packages

Essential

From $1,500 / plan

For existing US office L-1 transfers with established corporate structure.

  • 20-page L-1 compliant plan
  • Dual org charts
  • Role justification section
  • 3-year US financial projections
  • Corporate relationship documentation
  • 1 revision round
  • 10–14 day delivery
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Standard

From $2,500 / plan

For new US office L-1 applications requiring full business plan and viability evidence.

  • 30-page new office plan
  • Full US office viability analysis
  • 5-year projections, monthly Year 1
  • 12-month staffing plan
  • US market business case
  • Full org charts both entities
  • 2 revision rounds
  • 7–10 day delivery
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Premium

From $4,500 / plan

For complex multi-entity structures, RFE responses, or blanket L petition support.

  • Full plan with complex structure support
  • 5-year detailed projections
  • Multiple entity org charts
  • RFE response support
  • Blanket L petition addendum
  • Dedicated consultant
  • Attorney coordination
  • Unlimited revisions (30 days)
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Common Questions

L-1 Visa Business Plan, FAQs

Do I need a business plan for an L-1 visa?
For existing US office L-1 applications, a formal business plan is not always required, but it is strongly recommended to document the viability of the US operation and the qualifying managerial role. For new US office L-1 applications, a detailed business plan is mandatory. USCIS must be satisfied that the US office will grow within one year to support a qualifying executive or managerial position.
What is a "new office" L-1 application?
A new office L-1 is filed when the beneficiary will open a new US office for a foreign company, rather than transfer to an already-operating US entity. New office L-1 visas are initially granted for only one year, after which the US office must demonstrate it has grown sufficiently to support a qualifying managerial role. A comprehensive business plan is required to support the initial application and should clearly demonstrate the growth trajectory.
What is the difference between L-1A and L-1B?
L-1A is for executives and managers, individuals who direct an organisation, department, or function with authority over key decisions. L-1A holders can self-petition for a green card through EB-1C. L-1B is for employees with specialised knowledge, unique or advanced expertise in the company's products, services, equipment, techniques, or management. L-1B does not provide a direct EB-1C pathway.
Can my L-1 application be denied if the business plan isn't strong enough?
Yes, particularly for new office applications. The most common grounds for L-1 new office denial or RFE are: failure to demonstrate the US office will support a qualifying managerial position within one year, insufficient evidence of the qualifying corporate relationship, or a business plan that does not credibly project US operations growth. A well-written plan that directly addresses these criteria significantly reduces this risk.

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