Can I transfer myself to the US on an L-1 visa if I own the company?
If you are an executive and sole owner of a company, then it is possible for you to meet the requirements for an L-1 visa, if you proceed the right way.
Answer
If you are an executive who is the sole owner of a company, then yes, it is possible for you to meet the requirements for an L-1 visa. However, you must first establish “employee status” and that must be done correctly.
One effective and proven strategy to achieve this is to set up a board of directors and also to create employment agreements that indicate that the owner is also an employee that the Board has the authority to dismiss from their role.
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Also check out our “Complete Guide to the L-1 Visa.”
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