The main advantage of the L-1 Blanket is speed. With a pre-approved blanket petition, a qualifying company can transfer each employee without having to prepare and file a complete individual petition for every case, making the process faster and less burdensome.
The L-1 Blanket is designed for multinational organizations that move professionals frequently: executives, managers, and employees with specialized knowledge. Once the company obtains blanket approval, each individual transfer typically follows a more streamlined path.
- Less paperwork per transfer.
- Centralized management of personnel movements.
- Greater predictability and consistency in case review.
Keep in mind that qualification for the blanket and the requirements for each individual case are governed by U.S. immigration rules. To confirm whether your company qualifies, check the updated criteria with USCIS and seek specialized guidance.
Learn more about L-1
- Type
- Intracompany transfer
- Duration
- 1-3 years
- Extension
- Up to 5-7 years
- Processing
- 2-5 months
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Victoria Harper
Editor-in-Chief
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.