Are there any industry restrictions for the L-1?

No. The L-1 does not impose restrictions on the type of sector or industry. The focus of this category is the transfer of talent within a corporate group, not the field in which the company operates.

What the process actually evaluates is the relationship between the company abroad and the entity in the United States, which must be linked as a parent, branch, subsidiary, or affiliate, and the employee’s qualification for an executive, managerial, or specialized knowledge position. Once those points are met, companies in technology, healthcare, manufacturing, financial services, and many other segments can use this mechanism.

• No industry is excluded on principle.
• The corporate tie between the companies is essential.
• The position must fit the executive, managerial, or specialized profile.

Since the classification depends on the group’s structure and the role, it is worth preparing the documentation with specialized support and checking the updated L-1 requirements with USCIS.

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