If you're an L-1 visa holder, typically a manager or other supervisory employee of a firm that has roots abroad as well as a qualifying relationship in the United States, you may be a good candidate to transition to green card, or permanent resident, status. One way to make this switch is by … Read more about L1-A Adjustment of Status to Green Card
Starting and Expanding Business Via the L-1 Visa
L-1 visas are specifically for managers, executives, and high-level organizational personnel of companies and corporations and can offer certain business advantages to those interested in growing their organizations in the United States labor market. L-1A visas also hold potential value to foreign … Read more about Starting and Expanding Business Via the L-1 Visa
L1-A Visas as EB-5 Alternative
Whenever an individual applies for a visa (regardless of type), there will be unique circumstances which will affect the outcome of the application. This rule holds particularly true when discussing the EB-5 visa. More commonly referred to as the “investor” visa, the EB-5 holds some enticing … Read more about L1-A Visas as EB-5 Alternative
U.S. Increases H-1B and L-1 Visa Fee for Indian Firms
Despite opposition from India, the U.S. Congress has officially imposed a new fee that will apply to certain categories of H-1B visas and L-1 visas. Congress has enacted this new fee in order to more effectively fund spending $1.1 trillion on a 9/11 health care act and biometric tracking system. The … Read more about U.S. Increases H-1B and L-1 Visa Fee for Indian Firms
What is the Diversity Visa Program?
Every year, 55,000 immigrant visas become available through the Diversity Visa (DV) program. These visas go to citizens from countries that don’t typically have high rates of immigration to the United States. Among this pool of visas, 5,000 are designated for use in Central American countries under … Read more about What is the Diversity Visa Program?
Opening a New US Office Under an L1 Visa
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is in charge of governing the ability of foreigners to work and live in the United States for an extended period of time. The USCIS issues visas to people who meet specific criteria for either employment or permanent resident status. The L visa … Read more about Opening a New US Office Under an L1 Visa
How to “Bundle” L1B Visa Applications
Often, company projects require more than one person for successful completion, therefore most employers petition to transfer multiple employees through L1B bundle petitions. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services will accept "bundled" petitions as long as they meet all the … Read more about How to “Bundle” L1B Visa Applications
Explaining the L1 Visa “Doing Business” Requirement
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services governs whether a foreigner may live or work in the United States and for how long. This department is responsible for issuing visas to eligible foreigners matching specific criteria to live or work in the country. The L-series visa is considered to be a … Read more about Explaining the L1 Visa “Doing Business” Requirement
Explaining the L1 Visa Blanket Petition
Multinational corporations and other eligible employers may be able to file the L1 visa blanket petition, so long as a number of requirements are met. Any employee currently employed with the petitioner can file - it doesn't have to be the owner or principal. There are two types of L1 visa blanket … Read more about Explaining the L1 Visa Blanket Petition
Explaining L1 Visa Extensions
This article will help to illustrate the L1 visa extension process for alien workers to maintain employment in the US. There are application instructions, forms for dependents, and how to attain a green card. L1 non-immigrant visas have a life that can be increased for two years at a time until the … Read more about Explaining L1 Visa Extensions
Adjustment of Status from L1A Visa to EB1 Visa
Individuals maintaining an L-1 visa have the option to acquire their green cards and become permanent residents without having to lose the L-1 status; by utilizing the EB-1C employment-based visa, the third-party preference category that was made for managers and multinational executives. The … Read more about Adjustment of Status from L1A Visa to EB1 Visa
L-1 Visa to H-1B Visa Adjustment of Status
Both the H-1B visa and the L-1 visa can be used by businesses that seek to bring valuable employees to the United States. Essentially, both visa types will allow an individual from a foreign country to enter the United States and work there for a specified amount of time. The L-1 visa and H-1B … Read more about L-1 Visa to H-1B Visa Adjustment of Status
