Is the L-1B subject to a minimum wage requirement?

The L-1B petition does not rely on a prevailing wage floor. Unlike the H-1B, which requires compliance with the prevailing wage for the occupation, the L-1B is not subject to a minimum wage analysis in the immigration process.

The L-1 (covering both the L-1A and L-1B categories) applies to intracompany transfers within multinational organizations. For the L-1B, what is at the center of the analysis is the intracompany transfer and whether the professional qualifies as a holder of specialized knowledge, not the establishment of a specific compensation amount in the petition.

This does not mean there are no labor requirements. Once employed in the United States, the L-1B holder is subject to the labor and minimum wage laws in effect in the country, and is entitled to the protections provided under local legislation, like any other worker.

Since requirements can vary by case and change over time, confirm the current requirements with USCIS or an immigration professional before making a decision.

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