L1 visa are used for intra-company transfers. They are not freely available to anyone with special knowledge. If the company has a division outside of the US, t

L1 visa are used for intra-company transfers. They are not freely available to anyone with special knowledge. If the company has a division outside of the US, then you'd need to work there for at least a year before applying for an L1. L2 is for dependents of a L1 holder, like a spouse or child.