Comments on: L-1 Visa Information & Application Process

By: Shalini

Shalini — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 17:57:58 +0000

Hi CJ,
I have an E3D visa. But I am now applying for an L1A through my company. If the consulate rejects my L1A petition, will they cancel my E3D as well.
I am desperately waiting to join my husand who is in the US right now.

Regards,
Shalini

By: Zema

Zema — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 18:09:08 +0000

Is it necessary to hire an Attorney to help with the document submittion for L1B visa? The company I work for will not be paying the fees or hiring the lawyer, but agreed to sign the papers. Please let me know!

By: SF

SF — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 21:35:53 +0000

Hi, My husband is the chief exec of an international charity that is about to have registered status in the US. He is planning to base himself there to develop contacts and network etc. Does it matter if he will be working from a home base and traveling rather than setting up a physical office in the US? Also does it matter that there is nothing there yet apart from the registered charity status? He wants to hire someone eventually to run it after he develops the links etc.

Thanks so much for your help!

By: e3visa

e3visa — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:25:59 +0000

Hi Tim,
Thanks for your kind words.
The L1 visa and E3 visa are multi entry visas, however if the new US company is small and just beginning there may be issues with the E3 visa. Although people have successfully gone through this process with a similar situation. Also there are rules about not being out of work on either of these 2 visa for more than 10 consecutive days. I would probably lean towards the L1 visa but would certainly consult Immigration specialists in your case as it may be trickier than the average applicant.
Good Luck,
CJ

By: e3visa

e3visa — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 23:59:59 +0000

Hi Arpan,
L1 visa is open to citizens of all countries. However you have to have worked for a the multinational company in the foreign office to the US for at least 1 year prior to being eligible.
CJ

By: Tim

Tim — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 02:44:06 +0000

Hi CJ,
This is a great blog, its been very helpful. I would like to hear your thoughts.I work for a small Australian company who have just started up an US Entity. I am needing to arrange visa’s for myself and a collegue but I’m unsure if we should get the L-1B or and E3. We are looking at staying in the US for about a month but we may need to return later in the year. Im leaning towards L-1B but need some clarification on multiple entries and whether you think the 1 year min before re-appling for the visa will be an issue.

Tim

By: Arpan

Arpan — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 19:34:24 +0000

Hi
I am a canadian permanent resident, not a citizen yet and have worked with my company for 3 months. Am i still eligible for a L1?

By: e3visa

e3visa — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:03:49 +0000

Hi Mike,
That depends on the company and the nature of your application. This is something you could easily get from the HR/Accounting department of your US office as it would be common knowledge for them.
Good Luck,
CJ

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:17:10 +0000

on the i-129 pg 17 questions 9 & 10; what is the U.S. Tax Code that is required?

By: BV

BV — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:09:30 +0000

Looking and Need as soon as possible L1 visa useage listing (I-129, listing for companys with amounts of workers brought in under L1 blanket permits) for the state of Florida, any of these years 2003, 2004, 2005, especially 2004 & 2005.

Will refund your efforts in helping me obtain this information. Contact @ eridge1@verizon.net