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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? ImmigrationL-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…
February 16, 2021
How has the Buy American, Hire American Executive Order impacted L-1 visas? Will this change under a Biden/Harris administration? ImmigrationL-1 VisaWhite House & President Immigration News

How has the Buy American, Hire American Executive Order impacted L-1 visas? Will this change under a Biden/Harris administration?

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,…
February 2, 2021
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? ImmigrationL-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…
January 21, 2021
Can L-1 employees work remotely? Do employers need to file anything with the government if the worksite location changes for L-1 employees? ImmigrationL-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…
December 22, 2020
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? ImmigrationL-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…
December 21, 2020
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? ImmigrationL-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…
November 6, 2020
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? ImmigrationL-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…
October 26, 2020
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? ImmigrationL-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…
October 15, 2020
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L-1B Change of Status Approval with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services for a Q-Grader working for a Coffee Wholesaler 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…
September 29, 2020
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I am an employee and my company has offered to sponsor me for an L-1 or H-1B visa. Which visa is the best option? H-1B and E-3 VisaImmigrationL-1 Visa

I am an employee and my company has offered to sponsor me for an L-1 or H-1B visa. Which visa is the best option?

If you are working for a company abroad and you are given the option to transfer to the U.S., questions may arise as to which visa option is best for you. Usually your company will have a particular visa in…
September 8, 2020
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