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L1 requires a dedicated commercial office leased for a year; E2 sometimes allows a coworking space. Office rules, risks, and post-approval site visits explained.
An LLC won't get you a visa or a bank account. Here's when a US company actually makes sense for a non-resident — and when it's just extra cost and paperwork.
E-2 and L-1 visa holders can leave the US for extended periods to work abroad. Learn how to meet the requirements and keep your status intact.
L-1A covers managers for up to 7 years, L-1B covers specialized knowledge staff for up to 5. See which foreign employment evidence to lock in early, not at renewal.
E-2, H-1B, L-1, O-1, F-1 STEM OPT: ownership thresholds, W-2 payroll rules, and working for multiple entities on one visa. Common corporate-document mistakes explained.
E-2 investment runs $80,000–$90,000; L-1 can extend to 7 years. A breakdown of O-1, L-1, E-2, H-1B and TN work visas for the US, current as of September 2026.