L1 visa for more than one???

[hungry monk]

Hi everyone, I'm a newby, so accept my apologies if I'm going over old ground......

I work for my in-laws who are applying for an L1. I think the business is adequate for it's requirements. (5staff & reasonable turnover)
My husband & I have always wanted to try living in the USA, as the kids have grown up, now is as good a time as any.

My Question...........,

after the in-laws get their visa, can the company apply for another for me to go over too, and could my husband & I have our own company????

In anticipation...I thank you all for your knowledge :)

[Carl]

You could get your own L1 for your own business providing it qualifies by having been established for at least 1 year in teh past 3 and that you have enough employees to make it work.

Carl.

[hungry monk]

thanks Carl, I don't have my own business. I work for their business. It would take too much time & effort, what with the current climate....

[Carl]

If you are a manager in the business in the UK and they have some employees in teh U.S. then you could maybe come in as a manager on a L1, a bit harder but very often doable.

Carl.

[peter gold]

In what capacity do you work for your in laws.

[hungry monk]

my role is as a manager/buyer.....;)

[peter gold]

Then u could come over as the manager to run the US side as long as they have some employees and substance

[Carl]

Then u could come over as the manager to run the US side as long as they have some employees and substance

As I said, you could come as a manager.

Carl.

[hungry monk]

many thanks for your comments,

when you say substance & employees, is there a prerequisite???

As we would, in theory, be attached to the UK/US company, would "our" business have any relevance to obtaining L1 ext & green card.

thanks again

[Carl]

You would have to work for the company you are working for now, just be transfered to teh United States Branch. YOu would be able to look at apllying for a green card after you have been trading for 1 year and if you have the other ingredients needed for that, you would probably only get a 1 year L1 if it is a business that has benn trading for less than 1 year in the united states, so you would also need to apply for an extension before your 1st year has expired. If the business has been trading for more than 1 year when you apply, then you can get a 3 year L1, L1 visas in this acatagory can be extended up to a maximum of 7 years including teh original visa.

Carl.