Can the foreign company be a holding company with multiple subsidiaries?

To begin with, it is worth remembering that the L visa is an intra-company transfer instrument, intended for professionals who hold management, leadership positions or have specialized knowledge and who have already worked for a qualified period outside the United States. This modality allows the company to relocate these employees to its branch or subsidiary located in the US.

Answering the question directly, yes, a foreign company can be a holding company that owns multiple subsidiaries and still serve as the entity that establishes the relationship between the international operation and the American one for the purposes of the L visa. The central point is to demonstrate that there is a qualified corporate structure, with shareholder control or clear linkage between the companies involved.

This connection is fundamental to prove that the visa beneficiary is being transferred from an integral part of the parent company to a branch or subsidiary that maintains the same corporate identity. It is essential, in each case, to carefully analyze the organizational structure and documents that evidence the relationship between the holding company and the US subsidiary.

Moreover, the employee to be transferred needs to have worked the required period and performed managerial, leadership, or specialized knowledge functions, according to the US immigration guidelines.

Finally, remember the importance of fully complying with the current immigration laws and maintaining a transparent conduct of the process. Consulting specialized companies on the matter and avoiding marketing proposals that promise immediate results is a prudent measure. Each case has its particularities and must be evaluated cautiously, always seeking qualified assistance before taking any steps.

Victoria Harper

Editor-in-Chief

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Leading journalism and editorial content at Visto n’ Visa, Victoria helps make immigration topics clear, trustworthy, and easy to understand. Her focus is on delivering useful, human, and relevant content for people exploring new paths abroad.