What does a business plan for immigration purposes look like?
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What does a business plan for immigration purposes look like?

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If you will be applying for a new office L-1 Visa or an E-2 Visa for a new business, you will be required to produce a business plan. A business plan for immigration purposes differs from a traditional business plan to obtain funding from a bank or other business purposes. When making an application for a new office L-1 Visa or E-2 visa for a new investment, make sure your business plan is immigration compliant. We discuss the basic requirements of a business plan for immigration purposes here.

L1A Start-Up Visa for Logistics Company to Green Card Approved!
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L1A Start-Up Visa for Logistics Company to Green Card Approved!

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Over the years we have represented hundreds of companies as they expand their operations into the United States. One method is through the L1A start-up visa. Once the US operations grow sufficiently to support a permanent US manager position, the US company can then sponsor qualifying Executives and Managers for US permanent residence (green card). We recently helped a client complete the journey of entering the United States on an L1A visa to start their US operations and eventually a green card.  Read their US Immigration story here.

Can I be self-employed on a TN Visa?
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Can I be self-employed on a TN Visa?

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TN Visa status is reserved for Mexican and Canadian nationals that will be working for a US employer or servicing a US client. Employment is a required component to obtain TN Visa status. Self-employment is not allowed under the TN Visa status. We discuss the employment requirement of TN Visa status and what is considered self-employment here.

What are the visa options for Truck Drivers?
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What are the visa options for Truck Drivers?

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The United States, Canada, and Mexico rely heavily on trade with each other. One of the largest facilitators of trade is transporting goods via tractor-trailer. Under the USMCA, tractor-trailer drivers can transport goods to and from the United States with some limitations. We discuss the profession of a tractor-trailer driver, the principle of cabotage, and allowances under the USMCA here.

Can an L1 Visa holder apply for a green card?
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Can an L1 Visa holder apply for a green card?

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L1 Visa status is available for qualifying executives, managers, and specialized knowledge employees. Under the L1 Visa qualifying employees may be transferred from a foreign office to an office in the United States. In some cases, the L1 visa can be transitioned to US permanent residence or a green card. We discuss the process of applying for a green card while on an L1 visa here.

EB1C Green Card Approved for Multinational Executive in 3 months
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EB1C Green Card Approved for Multinational Executive in 3 months

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We received the approval for a multinational executive in the IT industry for an EB1C green card in 3 months. The entire process of filing the I-140 Adjustment Petition to go from an L1A Manager to a US Permanent Resident (Green Card) under EB1C to green card production took 3 months with NO request for evidence (RFE) and NO interview.

L1B Visa Approved for Technical Sales Professional
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L1B Visa Approved for Technical Sales Professional

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We received the approval of an L1B Visa for a Techincal Sales Professional through Form I-129 with US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). L1B Petitions are highly scrutinized making approval difficult. Adding to the difficulty, this case was for a sales professional. A field that adds additional scrutiny from USCIS.  We discuss this case and the L1B approval from USCIS here.

My new office L1 visa status was approved, now what?
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My new office L1 visa status was approved, now what?

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Receiving approval for an L1 New Office Petition is just the first step in the process of expanding operations into the United States. It is important to understand the limits of the L1 visa and the requirements that must be met within the first year of US operations to prepare for the extension process. We discuss how to prepare for and what to expect during the extension process here. 

USCIS Updates Guidance on L1A Visa Qualifications for Managers and Executives
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USCIS Updates Guidance on L1A Visa Qualifications for Managers and Executives

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On August 16, 2022, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), updated guidance on who qualifies for L1A Visa status. The L1A visa classification is available for US employers to transfer qualifying managerial and executive level employees from an affiliated foreign office to an office in the United States. We discuss the updated guidance from USCIS and who qualifies for an L1A Visa as a Manager or Executive.

Can I withdraw my visa application at a US port of entry?
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Can I withdraw my visa application at a US port of entry?

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When a foreign national (alien) applies for a visa to work in the United States, withdrawal of the visa application is not a matter of right. Find out more about the withdrawal of a visa application for admission at a US Port of Entry.