Does an L-1 Visa Lead to a Green Card? Blog Post
The L-1 visa does not automatically lead to a green card. However, some L-1 holders may qualify for an EB-1C green card, which has stricter requirements.
Understanding the “Doing Business” Requirement for L-1 Visa Eligibility Blog Post
Learn what “doing business” means for L-1 visas, how to qualify, and what evidence to submit for a successful petition.
A Short Guide to the L-1 Visa: Requirements, Process, and Benefits for U.S. Expansion Blog Post
Learn the ins and outs of the L-1 visa, from eligibility to opening a new U.S. office and transitioning to a green card.
Do You Need to Rent Office Space for an L-1 Visa? Blog Post
Renting office space is required for new L-1 offices but not for established businesses applying for a regular L-1 visa.
Can a company promote an employee to a new role as part of an L-1 visa transfer? Blog Post
A company can promote an employee to a new role as part of an L-1 visa transfer as long as the employee is qualified for the new role.
Will visiting the U.S. frequently impact my ability to get an L-1 visa? Blog Post
Trips to the U.S. may impact L-1 eligibility and applicants should discuss these potential impacts with an immigration attorney prior to applying for the L-1.
I am in the U.S. on an L-1 visa, can I travel while my adjustment petition is pending? Blog Post
If you have a valid L1 visa you can leave the US even without an Advance parole and it will not impact your green card petition.
Deciding which Employees Qualify for an L-1 Visa Blog Post
If a company wants to transfer an employee to the U.S. on an L-1 visa, the employee must fit into the category of executive, manager or specialized knowledge worker.
I own a business in my home country. Should I apply for an E-2 or an L-1 visa? Blog Post
If you own a company both in your home country and in the U.S., you may qualify for both an E-2 and an L-1 visa.
L-1 Visa Approval for Founder to Develop Operations Blog Post
Scott Legal, P.C. just had an L-1 visa approval. An L-1 is a visa that can be used to move a manager, executive or specialist to the U.S. In this case, the founder wanted to move to the U.S. to develop the operations.
Do I meet the 1-year foreign employment for L-1 visa? Blog Post
The 1-year foreign employment period will be adjusted if you are currently working for the US sponsoring employer in the US on some other employment visa.
What does “doing business” mean for an L-1 visa? Blog Post
A foreign company can provide services to a related US company (or vice versa) and still meet the doing business requirement. The L1 entity does not need to take revenue from clients.
L-1 Visa approved for a Canadian national at the port of entry in Oroville, Washington Blog Post
We just had an L-1visa approved for an executive approved at the Port of Entry in Oroville, Washington. This was an L-1 border filing.
L-1 Visa Interview: Tips and Common Questions Blog Post
At the L-1 visa interview, the officer may ask you questions about the U.S. role, company, and your background.
L-1 Visa Approved at the U.S. Consulate in Yerevan Blog Post
We just had an L-1 visa approved at the U.S. Consulate in Yerevan. The applicant is a national of Armenia and the U.S. entity is located in New York.
Can Canadians Renew their L-1 Visas at the Border? Blog Post
If you are a Canadian national, you can apply for the initial L-1 status at the border, to renew you must file an extension of status petition with USCIS.
L-1 Visa: Change of Status Versus Consular Processing Blog Post
An L-1 petition can be filed as a Change of status if you are in the US at the time the petition is filed, or as Consular processing if you are outside the U.S.
Does The L-1 Visa Require I Live & Work In The U.S. Full-Time? Blog Post
L-1 employees are not required to live and work in the U.S. on a full-time basis
Can I bring my family to the U.S. on my L-1 visa? What is L-2 visa? Blog Post
An L-1A visa is a great visa for an employee or owner of a company abroad who wants to transfer to a U.S. office or open a new office in the United... What is the process to apply for an L-1 visa? Blog Post
The L-1A visa can be used by companies abroad to transfer managers or executives to the U.S. to work at an established U.S. company or branch office or to form... How has the Buy American, Hire American Executive Order impacted L-1 visas? Will this change under a Biden/Harris administration? Blog Post
In 2017, President Trump signed the Buy American, Hire American (“BAHA”) Executive order. This Executive Order sought to protect the interests of U.S. workers in the administration of the U.S.... L-1 Processing and the L-1 Visa Interview Blog Post
An L-1 visa is a great option when a foreign company wants to transfer an employee working for abroad to a U.S. office. These are the four main requirements to... L-1 Renewal Considerations: What is the process to renew an L-1 visa? What information will the government want to see for a successful renewal? Blog Post
An L-1 visa is a great visa for an employee or owner of a company abroad who wants to transfer to a U.S. office or open a new office in the United... What is the process to apply for an L-1 visa on the basis of an approved blanket petition? Blog Post
Certain large international companies that are engaged in commercial trade or services may file a blanket L-1 petition with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS). The main advantage of filing...Free L-1 Visa Guide Page
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