Companies that know they will need to transfer a number of international employees on short notice can apply to the Department of Homeland Security for a "blanket L" visa. Companies can qualify for a blanket L if they meet one of the following criteria:
1.U.S. annual sales of at least $25 million
2.10 L visa approvals in the prior year or
3.U.S. workforce of at least 1,000 employees
As it costs the employer less time, it is a valuable tool for multinational companies operating in the fast-paced global economy.