We just had an L-1A executive approval at U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services.
Khadija DerrickSeptember 28, 2022
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
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
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
L-1 employees may be paid by their foreign employer even while they are on L-1 status in the U.S.
Khadija DerrickJuly 25, 2022
We just had an E-2 investor visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in London. The applicant, a national of the United Kingdom, was granted the visa for 5 years.
Jenny ZhanMay 19, 2022
USCIS expanded the ability of E, H-4, or L nonimmigrant dependent spouses to qualify for an automatic extension of work authorization for up to 180 days.
Khadija DerrickFebruary 17, 2022
L-1A can be a great choice for foreign business owners looking to expand in the US. Be sure to check the requirements and carefully prepare your evidence.
Khadija DerrickJanuary 7, 2022
Canadians can apply for TN, L-1, B-1 at the border, and must take care to choose the right category to not risk denial.
Khadija DerrickDecember 28, 2021
If you are a Canadian citizen, you can quickly obtain US work authorization by applying at the border for a TN or L1 visa.
Khadija DerrickNovember 25, 2021
On November 10, 2021, after litigation between the American Immigration Lawyers Association and USCIS, USCIS has announced that L-2 visa holders will no longer be required to apply for work authorization to work in the United States.
Khadija DerrickNovember 10, 2021
At the L-1 visa interview, the officer may ask you questions about the U.S. role, company, and your background.
Khadija DerrickOctober 4, 2021
We just had an L-1 visa renewal petition approved by USCIS. The beneficiary is a national of India and the US Company is based in New Jersey and the foreign company is based in Dubai.
Khadija DerrickSeptember 20, 2021
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.
Khadija DerrickSeptember 17, 2021
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.
Khadija DerrickSeptember 14, 2021
Canadian nationals can apply for their initial L-1 visa at a port of entry and don’t have to submit anything to USCIS prior to crossing.
Khadija DerrickSeptember 9, 2021
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.
Khadija DerrickAugust 16, 2021
Scott Legal, P.C. just had an L-1A visa approval! The visa was approved for a Canadian at the U.S./Canadian border for a new office.
Khadija DerrickAugust 9, 2021
L-1 employees are not required to live and work in the U.S. on a full-time basis
Khadija DerrickMarch 19, 2021
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 States. When thinking about applying for an L-1 visa, you…
Jenny ZhanFebruary 22, 2021
The L-1 visa permits a U.S. employer that has a qualifying relationship with a company abroad to transfer an employee who holds a managerial, executive or specialized knowledge role to one of its offices in the United States. The employee…
Marijan PetrovskiFebruary 16, 2021
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 a new office. The U.S. company or branch office must…
Marijan PetrovskiFebruary 12, 2021
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. immigration system and prevent abuse and fraud. For L-1 visas,…
Jenny ZhanFebruary 2, 2021
