employees

Immigration L-1 Visa

What is the process to apply for an L-1 visa on the basis of an approved blanket petition?

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 a blanket L petition is that it is a single…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 2, 2021

Immigration L-1 Visa

If I am in the U.S. should I apply for an L-1 through a change of status, or should I go to a Consulate?

An L-1 visa is a good option for a foreign company that seeks to send an employee to work at an existing U.S. company. An L visa is also a good option for a foreign company trying to send an…

Jenny ZhanDecember 23, 2020

Immigration L-1 Visa

Can L-1 employees work remotely? Do employers need to file anything with the government if the worksite location changes for L-1 employees?

Due to COVID-19 many companies had to rethink their workplace arrangements in 2020. Some companies had employees work remotely while others temporarily shut down or furloughed employees. As local requirements and lockdown restrictions have shifted, some companies have gone back…

Jenny ZhanDecember 22, 2020

Immigration L-1 Visa

What is an L-1A managerial visa? How do I know if I meet the requirements? Is there a certain number of people I have to manage in order to qualify?

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 to form a new office. The U.S. company must have a qualifying relationship with the…

Jenny ZhanDecember 21, 2020

Immigration L-1 Visa

What is an L-1A executive visa? How do I know if I meet the requirements? Do I need to be a CEO to qualify?

Jenny ZhanDecember 17, 2020

Immigration L-1 Visa

L-1 Visa Questions & Answers

The L-1 visa permits U.S. employers that have a qualifying relationship with a company abroad to transfer employees in managerial, executive or specialized knowledge roles to the U.S. The employee must have worked for the company abroad for at least…

Jenny ZhanDecember 15, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

How can an E-2 investor applicant who does not plan to hire employees for at least one year satisfy the “develop and direct” requirement?

I filed an E-2 investor visa petition with USCIS and received a Request for Evidence asking that I demonstrate that I will “develop and direct” the business. I won’t be hiring employees for at least a year after starting the…

Jenny ZhanDecember 1, 2020

Immigration L-1 Visa

What is an intermittent or commuter L visa? How long can this visa be granted for?

What are the normal time limits on L-1A and L-1B status? The L-1 visa is used by companies to transfer employees to the United States to work in managerial, executive or specialized knowledge roles. The employee must be transferred from…

Jenny ZhanNovember 12, 2020

Immigration L-1 Visa

I am on an L-1 and my company is sponsoring me for a green card. Once my green card petition is filed and I receive my work authorization, do I need to extend my L-1 visa?

The L-1 visa allows companies abroad that have a qualifying relationship with a U.S. company to transfer employees to the U.S. in managerial, executive and specialized knowledge roles. The L-1 visa can be granted for up to 7 years for…

Jenny ZhanNovember 6, 2020

Immigration L-1 Visa

I am an employer who is sponsoring L-1 visa holders for green cards. Once the green card petition is filed and they receive work authorization, do I need keep extending their L-1 visas?

U.S. employers are able to use the L-1 visa to transfer employees from abroad to work in managerial, executive and specialized knowledge roles. The employees must have worked for a company abroad for at least 1 year within the last…

Jenny ZhanOctober 26, 2020

Immigration L-1 Visa

What is the current state of the presidential proclamation regarding L visas? Will I be eligible to apply for an L-1 visa in 2021?

On June 22, 2020, the issuance of Presidential Proclamation 10052 suspended the entry of people in the following visa categories through December 31, 2020: H-1B, H-2B, J (applying to interns, trainees, teachers, camp counselors, au pairs, or summer work travel…

Jenny ZhanOctober 15, 2020

Approvals

L-1B Change of Status Approval with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services for a Q-Grader working for a Coffee Wholesaler

We just had an L-1B approval with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services. The applicant was granted L-1B status for 3 years and the business is a coffee wholesaler. The applicant is a Q-Grader. Q-Graders are specialized and credentialed professionals who…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 29, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas L-1 Visa

I am an employer and I want to transfer several employees to the U.S. Is the L-1 visa a good option? Is the E-2 visa a good option?

Sometimes employers are faced with the need to transfer many employees from abroad to the United States within a short time frame. For example, a manufacturing company may take on a project that requires engineers or designers with a specific…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 28, 2020

Immigration L-1 Visa

I am a Canadian national, can I apply for an L-1 at the border? Can I renew my L-1 at the border?

The L-1 visa is a great option for companies that want to transfer employees in managerial, executive or specialized knowledge roles from a foreign company abroad to a US company with which it has a qualifying relationship. For most applicants,…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 23, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Can I register an E-2 company so I can bring employees from my home country if I am a naturalized U.S. citizen?

An E-2 visa is a great option if you want to start a business in the U.S., you have invested a substantial amount of money in the U.S. or you are in the processing of investing the money, and you plan to…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 21, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas L-1 Visa

I am an employer and I want to transfer several employees to the U.S. Is the L-1 visa a good option? Is the E-2 visa a good option?

Jenny ZhanSeptember 2, 2020

Immigration L-1 Visa

What is the L-1 visa application process? How long does it take to get an L-1 petition approved?

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. First, you will need to determine whether you qualify…

Jenny ZhanJuly 7, 2020

Immigration L-1 Visa

What is the maximum amount of time I can spend in the U.S. on an L-1 visa? What is an L-1 recapture petition?

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. If you are in the U.S. on an L-1A…

Jenny ZhanJune 29, 2020

E-1 Visa Immigration

I am in the U.S. on E-1 visa and I married a U.S. citizen. Can my E-1 employees stay in the U.S. if I become a green card holder?

E-1 visa is a great visa for treaty traders who engage in international trade between the U.S. and their home treaty country. E-1 is a non-immigrant visa, meaning that you cannot plan to remain in the U.S. permanently and you cannot plan to obtain…

Jenny ZhanJune 11, 2020

COVID-19

I am an employer and may need to furlough, reduce the working hours, or reduce salaries of my staff. Can my L-1 employees work part-time? Can they be furloughed?

Covid-19 has changed the rules for travel, engagement and employment. Many companies have started to reduce wages and put staff on leave, and some companies have reduced hours or terminated employees. Employers are facing difficult questions about how to proceed in light…

Jenny ZhanApril 28, 2020

Immigration L-1 Visa

Does an L-1 Visa lead to a Green Card? Can I get a green card with an L-1 Visa? Is an L-1 visa better than an E-2 visa?

An L-1 visa is a visa that is available when a company outside of the U.S. wants to transfer an employee that has worked there for one year to the U.S. You can find out more about the L-1 requirements…

Jenny ZhanApril 1, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Do I qualify for an E-2 employee visa? Do I qualify for E-2 essential/specialized employee visa?

The E-2 Investor visa is available for nationals of certain treaty countries who want to live in the U.S. to develop and direct the operations of a business. E-2 investors can either buy an existing business or start their own…

Jenny ZhanOctober 21, 2019

Immigration L-1 Visa Questions & Answers

Do I have to be an established specialist in my field to get an L-1B visa? How can employees that are newer to their industry prove they have specialized knowledge?

L-1 visas are available for employees who are being transferred to the U.S. by a foreign company that has a qualifying relationship with the U.S. company. L-1A visas are available for managerial or executive employees and L-1B visas are available…

Jenny ZhanMay 11, 2018

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

I want to apply for an E-2 Investor visa. Can I bring over an employee right away? What is the process for getting the E-2 investor and E-2 employee visas at the same time?

An E-2 Investor Visa is a great visa for entrepreneurs who are nationals of treaty countries, have money to invest and want to start a business in the United States. The business can be large or small, but it must plan…

IanScottAugust 23, 2017

What is the process to apply for an L-1 visa on the basis of an approved blanket petition?

If I am in the U.S. should I apply for an L-1 through a change of status, or should I go to a Consulate?

Can L-1 employees work remotely? Do employers need to file anything with the government if the worksite location changes for L-1 employees?

What is an L-1A managerial visa? How do I know if I meet the requirements? Is there a certain number of people I have to manage in order to qualify?

What is an L-1A executive visa? How do I know if I meet the requirements? Do I need to be a CEO to qualify?

L-1 Visa Questions & Answers

How can an E-2 investor applicant who does not plan to hire employees for at least one year satisfy the “develop and direct” requirement?

What is an intermittent or commuter L visa? How long can this visa be granted for?

I am on an L-1 and my company is sponsoring me for a green card. Once my green card petition is filed and I receive my work authorization, do I need to extend my L-1 visa?

I am an employer who is sponsoring L-1 visa holders for green cards. Once the green card petition is filed and they receive work authorization, do I need keep extending their L-1 visas?

What is the current state of the presidential proclamation regarding L visas? Will I be eligible to apply for an L-1 visa in 2021?

L-1B Change of Status Approval with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services for a Q-Grader working for a Coffee Wholesaler

I am an employer and I want to transfer several employees to the U.S. Is the L-1 visa a good option? Is the E-2 visa a good option?

I am a Canadian national, can I apply for an L-1 at the border? Can I renew my L-1 at the border?

Can I register an E-2 company so I can bring employees from my home country if I am a naturalized U.S. citizen?

I am an employer and I want to transfer several employees to the U.S. Is the L-1 visa a good option? Is the E-2 visa a good option?

What is the L-1 visa application process? How long does it take to get an L-1 petition approved?

What is the maximum amount of time I can spend in the U.S. on an L-1 visa? What is an L-1 recapture petition?

I am in the U.S. on E-1 visa and I married a U.S. citizen. Can my E-1 employees stay in the U.S. if I become a green card holder?

I am an employer and may need to furlough, reduce the working hours, or reduce salaries of my staff. Can my L-1 employees work part-time? Can they be furloughed?

Does an L-1 Visa lead to a Green Card? Can I get a green card with an L-1 Visa? Is an L-1 visa better than an E-2 visa?

Do I qualify for an E-2 employee visa? Do I qualify for E-2 essential/specialized employee visa?

Do I have to be an established specialist in my field to get an L-1B visa? How can employees that are newer to their industry prove they have specialized knowledge?

I want to apply for an E-2 Investor visa. Can I bring over an employee right away? What is the process for getting the E-2 investor and E-2 employee visas at the same time?

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