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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 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

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Immigration L-1 Visa

New Pilot Program for Canadian L-1 Applicants at Blaine, Washington Ports of Entry

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on March 28, 2018 that, starting from April 30, 2018, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will no longer adjudicate L-1 intracompany transferee petitions for Canadian citizens at the Blaine, Washington…

Jenny ZhanMarch 28, 2018

Foreign Language Articles Immigration L-1 Visa

新办公室的L-1A签证规则。如果公司尚未开始运营，我如何证明我的美国公司将在美国开展业务？

L-1A签证允许海外公司将他们的管理人员，行政人员，或专业人员转移到美国公司担任相同的职务，条件是这些人员在过去三年中至少连续一年在这家海外公司工作。美国公司必须与这家海外公司有合格关系，这意味着它必须是海外公司的分支机构：子公司、母公司、或附属公司。那些在海外和在美国有业务活动的公司可以利用L-1A签证、已经在海外成立的公司、希望在美国开设新办事处也可以利用L-1A签证。后者还需要满足其他的要求。您可以在这里阅读有关L-1A新办公室签证要求的更多信息。 (more…)

Jenny ZhanMarch 26, 2018

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申请L-1签证是否需要提供商业计划书？

我想给员工申请L-1签证，我是否需要提供本公司的商业计划书？需要。通常所有L-1签证申请都应该包含美国公司的商业计划书。然而，取决于公司的规模大小以及是否是新办公室的L签证申请，商业计划书的重要性会不一样。如果你有一家小公司并且计划在美国开设新办事处，那么商业计划书对你的签证申请至关重要。大型跨国公司在申请中也应包含商业计划书，但总体而言，商业计划书就没有那么重要。 (more…)

Jenny ZhanMarch 26, 2018

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Approvals

L-1B Approval for a Software Technology Company

We just had an L-1B employee approval with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services. The application was approved for 3 years for a U.S. business that sells proprietary software products. The applicant is a U.K. national and will work in inside sales.…

Jenny ZhanMarch 19, 2018

Foreign Language Articles Immigration L-1 Visa

L签证是什么？我怎样才能用这个签证在美国创业？

如果一个外国公司派遣员工到本公司在美国设立的公司工作，为员工申请L-1签证是个很好的选择。对于试图在美国开设新办事处的外国公司而言，L签证也是一个很好的选择。员工必须具备一套特定的技能并且必须是经理/主管人员或者有特定的专业知识。在过去，L签证相对容易得到批准，但近几年要求补件（RFE）和被拒绝的L签证申请的数量急剧增加。对于申请专业知识类别的申请人或寻求延期新办公室签证的申请人来说尤其如此。相对较严的审查使得L签证成为难度较高的签证。 (more…)

Jenny ZhanJanuary 8, 2018

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Want to Start a Business in the U.S.? The Most Common Investment Visas. What are the Visas Available for Starting a Business in the U.S.?

E-2 Visa or E-1 Visa (Treaty Investor or Trader) An E-2 visa allows nationals from certain countries to either buy or start a business in the U.S.. The applicant must meet the following criteria: Only nationals from certain countries are…

IanScottAugust 10, 2017

Immigration L-1 Visa

What is an L-1B visa? How do I prove I have specialized knowledge?

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 employer. The employee must have worked for the company outside…

IanScottMay 24, 2017

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What is a Business Plan? Do I need a Business Plan for my E-2 Visa Application? Do I need a Business Plan for my L-1 Visa?

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, a business plan is required to illustrate key aspects of…

IanScottApril 25, 2017

Immigration L-1 Visa

Does an L Visa lead to a Green Card? I am on an L-1 visa and want to apply for a green card. What are my options?

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 new office in the United States. The L-Visa allows a…

IanScottApril 11, 2017

Immigration

New Regulations Expand Eligibility for 10-day Grace Periods and Add 60-Day Grace Period for Many Nonimmigrant Workers.

On January 17, 2017, a new rule aimed at the retention of immigrant workers and program improvements for high-skilled nonimmigrant workers went into effect. Among other changes, two new regulations provide for grace periods for many nonimmigrants working in the…

IanScottFebruary 6, 2017

Immigration L-1 Visa

Rules for an L-1A visa for a new office. How do I prove my U.S. company will be doing business in the United States if the company has not started operations yet?

The L-1A visa allows companies abroad to transfer employees who have been working for them in managerial, executive or specialized knowledge roles for at least one consecutive year out of the past three years to the United States to work…

IanScottJanuary 9, 2017

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What If I am Not From An E-2 Treaty Country? Are There Visa Options for People who are not from an E-2 Visa Country?

An E-2 visa is an investor visa granted to investors or entrepreneurs who want to start or buy a business in the U.S.. If you are a national of one of the E-2 Visa Treaty Countries and you are interested…

IanScottOctober 31, 2016

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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

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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

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Español Immigration

¿Qué es el Proyecto de Ley de Gastos Ómnibus y Cómo Afecta a los Inmigrantes y a los Visitantes Extranjeros en los E.E.U.U.?

Cada año, después de que el Congreso pasa la resolución del presupuesto, debe pasar leyes que distribuyan este dinero a los distintos programas del gobierno. Esto se hace mediante 12 distintos proyectos de ley de apropiación, cada una generada por…

IanScottJanuary 19, 2016

Approvals

L-1A Visa Approved for Executive

Scott Legal, P.C. has obtained an L-1A approval for an executive for a Coffee company. The executive is a national from Brazil and the visa was approved for 3 Years. Scott Legal, P.C. focuses on investor visas and processes E-2…

IanScottOctober 2, 2015

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas L-1 Visa

Comparison of the E-2 Visa and the L-1 Visa

E-2 or L-1 Visas are two visa options that investors and entrepreneurs often turn to in order to start up business operations in the U.S.. While both allow a business owner to run a business in the U.S., they have…

IanScottAugust 12, 2015

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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Coming to America? Some Immigration Options for Investors & Entrepreneurs

Foreign nationals who wish to start their businesses in America often find themselves trying to navigate the complicated regulatory scheme that includes immigration law, SEC rules associated with raising capital, and understanding other U.S. laws. One thing that is clear…

IanScottNovember 25, 2013

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

New Pilot Program for Canadian L-1 Applicants at Blaine, Washington Ports of Entry

新办公室的L-1A签证规则。如果公司尚未开始运营，我如何证明我的美国公司将在美国开展业务？

申请L-1签证是否需要提供商业计划书？

L-1B Approval for a Software Technology Company

L签证是什么？我怎样才能用这个签证在美国创业？

Want to Start a Business in the U.S.? The Most Common Investment Visas. What are the Visas Available for Starting a Business in the U.S.?

What is an L-1B visa? How do I prove I have specialized knowledge?

What is a Business Plan? Do I need a Business Plan for my E-2 Visa Application? Do I need a Business Plan for my L-1 Visa?

Does an L Visa lead to a Green Card? I am on an L-1 visa and want to apply for a green card. What are my options?

New Regulations Expand Eligibility for 10-day Grace Periods and Add 60-Day Grace Period for Many Nonimmigrant Workers.

Rules for an L-1A visa for a new office. How do I prove my U.S. company will be doing business in the United States if the company has not started operations yet?

What If I am Not From An E-2 Treaty Country? Are There Visa Options for People who are not from an E-2 Visa Country?

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?

¿Qué es el Proyecto de Ley de Gastos Ómnibus y Cómo Afecta a los Inmigrantes y a los Visitantes Extranjeros en los E.E.U.U.?

L-1A Visa Approved for Executive

Comparison of the E-2 Visa and the L-1 Visa

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

Coming to America? Some Immigration Options for Investors & Entrepreneurs

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