Guide to the Blanket L-1 Visa Petition

The blanket L-1 visa petition allows an organization to submit a single “blanket” petition instead of submitting L-1 intracompany transferee visas separately for each employee, potentially saving processing time and hassle for the company. By getting an L-1 visa blanket petition, L-1 employees are eligible to apply for their L1 visa directly at the consulate without having to get their I-129 approved first. This allows organizations to petition to bring foreign employees to the United States quickly and on short notice.