The L-1 visa is for intracompany transferees who work in managerial or executive positions in a company that is located outside the United States. This visa is intended to allow employees of the foreign entity to establish a new office, or easily transfer between offices.
The L-2 for employees who are not managers or executives, but have specialized knowledge of the business operations.
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