Archive for the ‘California Service Center’ Category

California Service Center Will Issue Duplicate Approval Notices

The California Service Center (CSC) will now issue one duplicate approval notice if the request is made within 30 days of the petition’s approval, without additional charge.  This can be beneficial where the the applicant did not list a Consulate for the USCIS to notify of the petition’s approval or where the applicant wishes the […]

Conversion from L-1B Visa to L-1A Visa

The California Service Center (CSC) has indicated a greater willingness to allow conversions from L-1B visa status to L-1A visa status recently.  Many L-1B visa holders would benefit greatly by this change because holding an L-1A visa status allows them to apply for permanent residence through the fast track EB-1C program which does not require […]