01L-1A Visa
L1 Visa Refusal – Incomplete Organizational Structure Proof
If your L1 visa was refused because you didn’t provide enough evidence of your company’s organizational structure, you’re not alone. One of the most commonly cited reasons…
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02221(g)
L1 221(g) Administrative Processing – What You Need to Know
If you’ve been told your L-1 visa is in 221(g) administrative processing, you’re not alone and you’re likely searching for answers. Each year, thousands of L-1 applicants…
03L-1A Visa
Overcoming L1 Visa Cancellations: Strategies and Solutions
L1 visa cancellations can disrupt careers and business operations, especially for multinational employees transferring to the United States. Common reasons for L1 visa cancellations include failing to…
04H-1B Visa
From L1B Visa to H1B Visa
I am currently on L1B visa and it expires in September 2012. I want to apply for H1B visa. Updated answer (October 31, 2026). An L-1B worker…
05EB1
Nonimmigrant Employment While EAD Application is Pending
Right now I am working with a L1A visa status and my company wishes to apply my green card. I know I can get the EAD but and…
06L-1A Visa
L1 Visa Application Where the US Office is Unprofitable
I work for a company that has an office in Chicago — our main office is in Athens. They want to transfer me to our Chicago office…
07Common Law Marriage
Proving the Validity of a Common Law Marriage
My L1A visa application was just approved and I need to go to the US Embassy in London to get the visa stamp. The issue for me…
08Administrative Processing
L1 Visa Stamping Delays
My company filed an L1 visa application for me which was approved in September of 2009. I went to apply for the L1 visa stamp in Madrid but…
09L-1A Visa
L1A New Office Petition
My brother and I have a company in Brazil. We have 12 employees and an annual turnover of about $500,000 USD. I want to come to open an office…
10B-1 Visa
Company Relationship Requirements for the L1 Visa
I have a B1 visa right now and I am in negotiations to purchase a US company. I have a company in Brazil that is looking to expand…