Can I keep my home in another country while on L-1?

Yes. The L-1 does not require you to sell or give up assets in your home country. Keeping your home abroad while working in the United States is fully compatible with this visa, which governs your professional transfer, not your personal assets.

In fact, the L-1 allows dual intent, so maintaining ties abroad is not, in itself, an immigration problem. What tends to change over time is the tax side, not the immigration side.

Depending on the time you spend in the United States and the ties you preserve in the other country, you may need to observe the tax residency rules of each jurisdiction. Holding property, accounts, or income in two countries often requires careful attention to avoid double obligations or compliance issues.

• Keeping real estate abroad is compatible with L-1 status.
• Pay attention to tax residency rules in both countries.
• Consider accounting or tax guidance to properly organize your income and filings.

Since every case involves its own combination of factors, it is worth confirming updated rules with official sources and with specialists in immigration and taxation, rather than relying on promises of guaranteed outcomes.

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Victoria Harper

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As a journalist and lead editor at Visto n’ Visa, Victoria helps ensure that immigration topics are covered in a clear, trustworthy, and easy-to-understand way. Her focus is on delivering useful, human, and relevant content for people exploring new paths abroad.