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Immigration L-1 Visa

What happens if there are changes to a company abroad after the approval of an L-1 petition? Can L-1 employees continue working in the U.S. if the foreign company that they worked for shuts down?

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…

Vojo VrchakovskiFebruary 16, 2021

Immigration L-1 Visa

If I own a company abroad can I come to the U.S. on an L-1? Can company owners qualify as L-1 managers or executives?

The L-1A visa allows companies abroad that have qualifying relationships with U.S. companies to transfer employees to the U.S. For the L-1A, the employees must be coming to the U.S. to work in managerial or executive positions. For the L-1B,…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 1, 2021

Immigration L-1 Visa

L-1 Processing and the L-1 Visa Interview

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 obtain L-1 visa: The U.S. employer must have a qualifying relationship with…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 26, 2021

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas White House & President Immigration News

President Biden’s Immigration Executive Orders & Proposals

President Biden took office on January 20 to the relief of many immigrants and non-immigrants in the U.S. On his first day, he signed 17 Executive Orders, many of which were immigration related. Executive orders usually have immediate effect and…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 22, 2021

Immigration L-1 Visa

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?

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 States. L-1A visas are granted to managers or executives while…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 21, 2021

Immigration L-1 Visa

What does the extension of Presidential Proclamation 10052 mean for my L-1 application?

On June 22, 2020, 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 programs), L &…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 11, 2021

Immigration L-1 Visa

I Am an Entrepreneur, Can I Qualify for an L-1 Visa?

For business owners and entrepreneurs interested in expanding their business in the U.S. market, one important question is which U.S. visa is right for them. If available, the E-2 visa is an excellent option for those seeking to run their…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 7, 2018

Immigration News

August Visa Bulletin: Immediate EB-1 Worldwide Retrogression

Announced in the State Department’s August Visa Bulletin, Employment-Based Immigration: First Preference (EB-1) visa have retrogressed for all countries worldwide, except for Mainland China and India, to May 1, 2016. Mainland China and India’s cutoff dates have remained at January…

Jenny ZhanJuly 13, 2018

Immigration L-1 Visa

L-1A Visas: How do I determine if the U.S. Company has been operating or doing business for more than one year?

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. To qualify for the L-1A visa, the applicant must…

IanScottJanuary 20, 2017

Immigration L-1 Visa

What does it mean that a company needs a qualifying relationship to sponsor an L1A visa? What is a “qualifying relationship” in the context of an L-1 visa?

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 an office in the United States. For these visa applications there are always two…

IanScottDecember 7, 2016

Immigration L-1 Visa

Getting an L-1A visa for a new office: How to make the most of your time and prepare for the renewal. Some Effective L-1A New Office Strategies

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. Opening a new office permits a foreign…

IanScottOctober 31, 2016

Immigration L-1 Visa

How is an L-1A visa for a new office different than a regular L-1A visa application?

What is an L-1A visa? An L-1A visa permits a foreign employer to transfer an employee to a managerial or executive role at a U.S. company. The employee must have worked at the foreign company in a managerial, executive or…

IanScottOctober 21, 2016

Approvals

L-1A Visa Approved for Indian National Executive of Basmati Rice Company filed at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Scott Legal, P.C. just received an approval for an L-1A visa for an Indian national from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The visa was approved for an executive of a basmati rice company based in India. Click on the buttons below in order to…

IanScottSeptember 6, 2016

Approvals

L-1A New Office Executive Visa Approved for Iranian National

We recently received an approval at for an L-1A New Office visa filed on behalf of an Iranian national Executive. The business is a general trading company that exports grain and agricultural machinery. Click on the buttons below in order to claim…

IanScottJuly 11, 2016

Immigration L-1 Visa

What is an L Visa & How Can I Use One To Start A Business In The U.S.?

An L-1 visa is a good option for a foreign company that 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…

IanScottNovember 11, 2014

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executive | Scott Legal, P.C.

What happens if there are changes to a company abroad after the approval of an L-1 petition? Can L-1 employees continue working in the U.S. if the foreign company that they worked for shuts down?

If I own a company abroad can I come to the U.S. on an L-1? Can company owners qualify as L-1 managers or executives?

L-1 Processing and the L-1 Visa Interview

President Biden’s Immigration Executive Orders & Proposals

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?

What does the extension of Presidential Proclamation 10052 mean for my L-1 application?

I Am an Entrepreneur, Can I Qualify for an L-1 Visa?

August Visa Bulletin: Immediate EB-1 Worldwide Retrogression

L-1A Visas: How do I determine if the U.S. Company has been operating or doing business for more than one year?

What does it mean that a company needs a qualifying relationship to sponsor an L1A visa? What is a “qualifying relationship” in the context of an L-1 visa?

Getting an L-1A visa for a new office: How to make the most of your time and prepare for the renewal. Some Effective L-1A New Office Strategies

How is an L-1A visa for a new office different than a regular L-1A visa application?

L-1A Visa Approved for Indian National Executive of Basmati Rice Company filed at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

L-1A New Office Executive Visa Approved for Iranian National

What is an L Visa & How Can I Use One To Start A Business In The U.S.?

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