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Can Green Card or other Visa Holders Travel Freely? What You Need to Know Before You Fly

Traveling as a green card holder can raise concerns, especially with news reports of green card holders being detained at airports and other facilities. This issue and fear also come up with those on a valid visa (TN, E-2, O-1,…

Marijan PetrovskiApril 7, 2025

L-1 Visa

Does an L-1 Visa Lead to a Green Card?

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.

Khadija DerrickFebruary 27, 2025

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L-1 Visa

Understanding the “Doing Business” Requirement for L-1 Visa Eligibility

Learn what "doing business" means for L-1 visas, how to qualify, and what evidence to submit for a successful petition.

Khadija DerrickDecember 13, 2024

L-1 Visa

A Short Guide to the L-1 Visa: Requirements, Process, and Benefits for U.S. Expansion

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.

Khadija DerrickNovember 20, 2024

L-1 Visa

Do You Need to Rent Office Space for an L-1 Visa?

Renting office space is required for new L-1 offices but not for established businesses applying for a regular L-1 visa.

Khadija DerrickOctober 18, 2024

L-1 Visa

Can a company promote an employee to a new role as part of an L-1 visa transfer?

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.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 5, 2024

L-1 Visa

I have had multiple roles within the same company, will this impact my L-1 petition?

An L-1 applicant who held multiple roles during their one year of employment abroad will need to show that each role qualifies as a managerial, executive or specialized knowledge role.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 4, 2024

L-1 Visa

New USCIS Policy Guidance on L-1s for Sole Proprietorships

A sole proprietorship cannot file an L-1 petition on behalf of the sole proprietor-owner, as USCIS considers this to be a self-petition, which is not permissible for the L-1 visa.

Khadija DerrickDecember 4, 2023

L-1 Visa

Will visiting the U.S. frequently impact my ability to get an L-1 visa?

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.

Khadija DerrickJune 8, 2023

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L-1 Visa

I am in the U.S. on an L-1 visa, can I travel while my adjustment petition is pending?

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.

Khadija DerrickApril 28, 2023

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L-1 Executives & L-1 Managers

L1 employees can come to the US to perform a managerial, executive or specialized skills role.

Khadija DerrickApril 28, 2023

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Immigration L-1 Visa

3 situations where the L1 visa can be a great alternative to an E1 or E2 visa

The L1 visa can be a great option where there are two affiliated entities doing business, one in a foreign country and one in the United States, and an executive, manager, or specialized employee seeks to enter the U.S. to…

Khadija DerrickApril 18, 2023

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Choosing Between E-2 and L-1— Special Considerations for Canadian Citizens

The E-2 and L-1 visas can each be great visa options for Canadian citizens. One big benefit of the L-1 is that Canadians can apply for this visa directly at a port of entry.

Khadija DerrickApril 13, 2023

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Immigration L-1 Visa

Deciding which Employees Qualify for an L-1 Visa

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.

Khadija DerrickMarch 1, 2023

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Domestic Visa Renewal Program Available for H and L Visa Holders

The State Department is set to unveil a pilot program that allows H and L visa holders to renew their visas without having to leave the country.

Khadija DerrickFebruary 14, 2023

Immigration L-1 Visa

L1A Category – How to Prove your Role is Managerial?

To properly support an L1A petition for a manager or executive, a detailed organizational chart should be submitted including employee names, salary, and education, and a detailed breakdown of job duties which should be supervisory in nature.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 27, 2023

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Immigration L-1 Visa

Strategies for Responding to L-1 Requests for Evidence

L-1 RFEs are very common and petitioners should be prepared to submit documentary evidence with detailed explanations to prove they meet the L-1 requirements.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 26, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions for L1 Petitions

Frequently asked questions regarding the L1 visa, which can be a great option for entrepreneurs seeking to expand their business to the U.S.

Khadija DerrickDecember 23, 2022

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I own a business in my home country. Should I apply for an E-2 or an L-1 visa?

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.

Khadija DerrickDecember 19, 2022

Immigration L-1 Visa

Does an L-1 applicant need to do the same work in the U.S. that they did abroad?

L-1 applicants can be transferred to the U.S. to work in a different role than the one they held while working abroad.

Khadija DerrickNovember 28, 2022

Immigration L-1 Visa

Who Qualifies as an L-1A Manager? Considerations for Employers

Employers considering which employees qualify as L-1A managers should consider the specific job duties of the employee and their subordinates and staffing hierarchy of the company.

Khadija DerrickOctober 14, 2022

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Immigration L-1 Visa

Do I meet the 1-year foreign employment for L-1 visa?

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.

Khadija DerrickAugust 25, 2022

Immigration L-1 Visa

What does “doing business” mean for an L-1 visa?

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.

Khadija DerrickAugust 24, 2022

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Immigration L-1 Visa

L-1 Visa approved for a Canadian national at the port of entry in Oroville, Washington

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.

Khadija DerrickAugust 23, 2022

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L-1A Visa Approval for an Executive at the U.S. Embassy in London

We just had an L-1A employee visa approval for a new office at the U.S. Embassy in London. The petition was first approved by U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services and the applicant then went to the Embassy for the visa…

Khadija DerrickAugust 17, 2022

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Can Green Card or other Visa Holders Travel Freely? What You Need to Know Before You Fly

Does an L-1 Visa Lead to a Green Card?

Understanding the “Doing Business” Requirement for L-1 Visa Eligibility

A Short Guide to the L-1 Visa: Requirements, Process, and Benefits for U.S. Expansion

Do You Need to Rent Office Space for an L-1 Visa?

Can a company promote an employee to a new role as part of an L-1 visa transfer?

I have had multiple roles within the same company, will this impact my L-1 petition?

New USCIS Policy Guidance on L-1s for Sole Proprietorships

Will visiting the U.S. frequently impact my ability to get an L-1 visa?

I am in the U.S. on an L-1 visa, can I travel while my adjustment petition is pending?

L-1 Executives & L-1 Managers

3 situations where the L1 visa can be a great alternative to an E1 or E2 visa

Choosing Between E-2 and L-1— Special Considerations for Canadian Citizens

Deciding which Employees Qualify for an L-1 Visa

Domestic Visa Renewal Program Available for H and L Visa Holders

L1A Category – How to Prove your Role is Managerial?

Strategies for Responding to L-1 Requests for Evidence

Frequently Asked Questions for L1 Petitions

I own a business in my home country. Should I apply for an E-2 or an L-1 visa?

Does an L-1 applicant need to do the same work in the U.S. that they did abroad?

Who Qualifies as an L-1A Manager? Considerations for Employers

Do I meet the 1-year foreign employment for L-1 visa?

What does “doing business” mean for an L-1 visa?

L-1 Visa approved for a Canadian national at the port of entry in Oroville, Washington

L-1A Visa Approval for an Executive at the U.S. Embassy in London

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