L-1A Intracompany Transferee Visa Attorney in San Antonio, Texas
Executive Transfers
The L-1A Visa: Moving Executives and Managers Into the United States
When a company abroad wants to send an executive or manager to run a U.S. operation, the L-1A intracompany transferee visa is often the answer. It is built for international businesses expanding into the United States, including companies opening a brand-new office in Texas. For the right leader, it can also become a bridge to a green card.
At Lozano Law Firm, L-1A cases are prepared under the direction of Alfredo Lozano, Board-Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law. Our bilingual team documents the corporate relationship and the managerial role that these petitions demand, for businesses in San Antonio, Eagle Pass, and San Angelo. Start with a free consultation.
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L-1A Requirements and How We Prove Them
The L-1A rewards a clear corporate structure and a genuine leadership role. These petitions succeed or fail on documentation, so we build the record carefully.
A Qualifying Corporate Relationship
There must be a real relationship between the foreign company and the U.S. entity, such as parent, subsidiary, affiliate, or branch. We document ownership and control so the connection is clear to USCIS.
One Year Abroad in a Managerial Role
The employee must have worked for the related foreign company for at least one continuous year in the past three, in an executive or managerial capacity. We show what the person actually did, because officers look past job titles to real duties.
An Executive or Managerial Position Here
The role in the United States must also be executive or managerial, meaning the person directs the organization, a department, or a function, or manages professional staff. Describing that role precisely is the heart of the petition.
New Office L-1A
A company opening a new U.S. office can use the L-1A, with an initial approval of one year, after which the office must show it has grown enough to support the executive role. We help new offices plan for that first-year review from the start.
The Companies We Guide Through the L-1A
We work with multinational groups of every size, from large corporations opening a Texas division to small foreign companies sending a founder to establish a first U.S. presence. Each situation calls for a different emphasis, whether that is documenting a long corporate history or building a credible case for a brand-new operation. We coordinate closely with in-house teams and outside accountants so the petition reflects how the business actually runs, and we prepare executives for what comes after approval, including extensions and the eventual green card. Our goal is to make the transfer one part of a larger expansion that succeeds.
Our Process
What to Expect
Free Case Evaluation
We start with a no-cost consultation to review your situation, explain your options, and identify the strongest path forward for your family.
Case Preparation
Our team assembles your petition with the documentation and evidence USCIS expects, prepared accurately the first time to avoid delays.
Filing & Follow-Through
We file, track deadlines, respond to USCIS, and prepare you for every interview until your case is resolved.
The L-1A Process and the Green Card Path
We file the L-1A petition with USCIS, along with the corporate and role documentation. Approval periods run up to three years for an established company, or one year for a new office, with extensions available up to a total of seven years for L-1A executives and managers.
One of the L-1A's biggest advantages is where it can lead. An executive or manager who qualifies for the L-1A often also qualifies for the EB-1C immigrant category, a direct path to a green card that does not require labor certification. In our experience, planning the L-1A and the eventual green card together, from the first filing, produces the smoothest results.
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Hire a Board-Certified Immigration Attorney
Fewer than five percent of Texas immigration attorneys are Board-Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Attorney Alfredo Lozano holds that distinction, and since founding the firm in 2006 he has brought a Marine Corps veteran's discipline, more than 20 years of immigration experience, and a fully bilingual team to every case the firm handles.
Our approach combines personalized counsel with the documentation rigor these cases demand, so your petition is prepared correctly the first time. Board Certification means the state has independently verified his experience, tested his knowledge, and confirmed his standing among peers, which is the kind of assurance that matters when your family's future is on the line.
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Our Team
Our team includes experienced attorneys, legal professionals, and client-care specialists who share a common commitment: making the immigration process as clear and manageable as possible for every family we serve.
Alfredo Lozano
Managing Attorney
Board-Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law and a Marine Corps veteran who leads every case strategy.
Linda Hamilton
Attorney
Guides families and employers through petitions, waivers, and interviews with steady, detailed advocacy.
Minerva Gonzalez
Legal Assistant
Prepares documentation and keeps every case organized, accurate, and moving forward.
Mayra Juarez
Legal Administrator
Coordinates case management and client communication across our three Texas offices.
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L-1A Help for Businesses Expanding Into Texas
San Antonio is a natural landing point for companies growing from Mexico and beyond into the United States, and we help them bring their leaders here, in English and Spanish. We advise on corporate structure, document the managerial role, and plan the path from L-1A to a green card where it fits. Every engagement begins with a free consultation.
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L-1A Intracompany Transferee FAQs
What corporate relationship does the L-1A require?
There must be a qualifying relationship between the foreign and U.S. companies, such as parent and subsidiary, affiliates under common ownership, or a branch of the same company. We document ownership and control to establish that link clearly.
Can a company use the L-1A to open a new U.S. office?
Yes. A new office L-1A is approved initially for one year, and to extend it the company must show the office has grown enough to genuinely support an executive or managerial role. We help new offices prepare for that first-year review.
What is the difference between L-1A and L-1B?
The L-1A is for executives and managers and allows up to seven years, while the L-1B is for employees with specialized knowledge and allows up to five. The L-1A also aligns with the EB-1C green card category, which the L-1B does not.
Can the L-1A lead to a green card?
Yes, and this is one of its strengths. Executives and managers who qualify for the L-1A often qualify for the EB-1C immigrant category, a green card path that does not require labor certification. We frequently plan both together.
How long can someone stay on an L-1A?
L-1A status is granted for up to three years initially, or one year for a new office, and can be extended to a maximum of seven years. Many executives use that time to transition to permanent residence.
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Cases We Do Not Handle
Lozano Law Firm focuses exclusively on the practice areas listed above. We do not handle asylum or criminal immigration cases. When clients come to us with needs outside our scope, we refer them to trusted colleagues who specialize in those areas. Our referral network includes attorneys who handle asylum claims and criminal immigration consequences, so every person who contacts us receives direction toward the right help.
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