When a multinational corporation or an international entrepreneur looks to move staff to a United States office, the intra-company transferee visa, formally known as the L-1 visa, is typically the…
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When pursuing an L-1 visa, the most critical requirement is establishing a qualifying corporate relationship based on "control." An L-1 Visa Affiliate relationship qualifies for this program because both the…
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Understanding whether office space is required for an L-1 visa can significantly shape how a company approaches its expansion into the United States. The answer is not the same for…
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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.
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Our founder, Ian Scott, had the pleasure of speaking at the Union Internationale des Avocats (UIA) Annual Conference in beautiful Paris. Ian joined a panel of talented international colleagues…
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Scott Legal, P.C. is thrilled to announce that the firm’s very own Partner, Kelly Weiner, recently represented the practice at the AILA Rome District Chapter - EMEA Confer…
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Renting office space is required for new L-1 offices but not for established businesses applying for a regular L-1 visa.
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Ian E. Scott of Scott Legal, P.C. recently shared his expertise as a speaker at the Asia Pacific Annual Conference. Mr. Scott led a dynamic panel discussion focused on…
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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.
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L1 employees can come to the US to perform a managerial, executive or specialized skills role.
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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.
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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…
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L-1 applicants can be transferred to the U.S. to work in a different role than the one they held while working abroad.
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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…
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L-1 employees may be paid by their foreign employer even while they are on L-1 status in the U.S.
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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.
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E-2 employee does not have to have prior experience working for the investor’s foreign entity.
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L-1 Petition Approved by USCIS Without a Request for Evidence.
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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…
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The L-1 visa allows companies abroad to transfer executives, managers and employees with specialized skills and knowledge to U.S. companies with whom they have a qualifying relationship. An L visa…
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The L-1B visa category allows employers outside the U.S. to transfer employees with specialized knowledge to a U.S. company that is a branch, affiliate, parent or subsidiary of the foreign…
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The E-2 visa can be granted to certain foreign nationals who want to invest in and start a business in the US that would hire US workers. For most applications,…
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What is 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 a…
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Intent is an important concept in immigration law. Under the law, most foreign nationals coming to the United States are presumed to be immigrants (meaning there is a presumption that…
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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…
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