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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
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? ImmigrationL-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,…
February 1, 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
What does the Presidential Proclamation on L visas mean for my application? Can I still apply for an L visa at a U.S. Consulate? Can I apply for L-1 status from within the US? ImmigrationL-1 Visa

What does the Presidential Proclamation on L visas mean for my application? Can I still apply for an L visa at a U.S. Consulate? Can I apply for L-1 status from within the US?

On June 22, 2020, a Presidential Proclamation was issued that impacts the ability of certain visa holders to enter the United States. Under this proclamation anyone who was outside the United States as of June 24, 2020 and did not…
August 17, 2020
How do I prove that I have been working for the foreign entity at least for one continuous year? Does the time I spent in the U.S. on a B visa count towards the one year? ImmigrationL-1 Visa

How do I prove that I have been working for the foreign entity at least for one continuous year? Does the time I spent in the U.S. on a B visa count towards the 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. One of the L-1 visa requirements is that you…
July 2, 2020
I am in the U.S. on an L-1B and would like to stay for longer than 5 years. What are my options? Can I switch to an L-1A? Can I switch to any other visa? ImmigrationL-1 Visa

I am in the U.S. on an L-1B and would like to stay for longer than 5 years. What are my options? Can I switch to an L-1A? Can I switch to any other visa?

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 the U.S.…
June 30, 2020
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