L visa (Tourist Visa)

An L visa is not a tourist visa; it is a non-immigrant visa for employees transferring within a company to work temporarily in the United States. If you're seeking a typical vacation or sightseeing visit, a B-2 tourist visa is appropriate. The L visa facilitates multinational companies to move staff across borders for work-related reasons, such as training or management. It requires sponsorship from the employer and proof of qualifying employment. In contrast, a tourist visa is for leisure travel without employment or work-related activities.