I own a company in the U.S. and one in India. In India, there is someone who has worked for the Indian entity as a contractor for a couple of years, developing a proprietary tool for us. Is it possible for him to now work for the U.S. company in L1B status?
Answer One of the requirements to qualify for L-1 is that the foreign national must be employed by the related entity abroad for at least one year. Serving as a contractor, rather than an employee, typically would not be sufficient to meet this requirement. (24.Apr.2024)Sheela Murthy...