Posts in L-1 Visa

Aug 28 The L-1A Organizational Chart Looks Great. Now Who Is Actually Doing the Work?

One of the first things we look at when preparing an L-1A business plan is the organizational structure. Let’s say the person ...

Aug 19 Your Business Makes Perfect Sense. USCIS May See It Very Differently.

One of the biggest challenges we see with L-1A cases has very little to do with whether someone has built a good business. The ...

Feb 14 L-1A New Office vs. Existing Business: What “Operating” Really Means to USCIS

One of the most misunderstood concepts in the L-1 visa process is a simple word: operating. Many foreign companies assume that ...

Nov 20 Think You’re Done Once Your L Visa Is Approved? Not Quite.

At the AILA Central Florida Chapter 2025 Conference, one message came through loud and clear during discussions with immigration ...

Nov 19 L-1A to EB-1C? There May Be a Better Route If You Qualify

During the AILA Central Florida Chapter 2025 Conference, one topic that generated significant discussion among attorneys was how ...

Nov 15 Why Using an Old Entity Can Jeopardize Your L-1A New Office Petition

During the AILA Central Florida Chapter 2025 Conference, one of the most insightful conversations we had with immigration ...