Our client came to our firm after a prior L-1A denial at a U.S. port of entry. After filing an L-1A petition with USCIS, the executive also received a Request for Evidence (RFE) questioning prior business activities in the United States. Our team developed a strategic legal response to address these concerns and strengthen the case.
A Previous Denial Wasn’t the End of the Story
A prior immigration denial can feel like a major roadblock – but it doesn’t have to define the outcome.
Our firm recently represented the chief executive of a digital transformation consulting company after a previous L-1A denial at a U.S. port of entry. When we later filed an L-1A petition with USCIS, the agency issued a detailed Request for Evidence (RFE), raising concerns about the executive’s prior business ownership and questioning whether unauthorized employment had occurred in the United States.
Rather than allowing these issues to derail the case, we built a comprehensive legal strategy to address every concern.
Strengthening the Case
Our team conducted a thorough review of the client’s immigration history and corporate documentation to provide USCIS with a clear and complete picture.
Our team demonstrated that the executive had not engaged in unauthorized employment and presented compelling evidence establishing eligibility for L-1A classification. The petition highlighted the executive’s role in leading the organization, including:
- Setting the company’s strategic direction.
- Exercising broad authority over operations, finance, and business growth.
- Leading the company’s expansion into the U.S. market.
- Every piece of evidence was carefully organized to anticipate and answer USCIS’s concerns.
Client Testimonial
“Highly professional and knowledgeable immigration team. They guided me through a complex L-1A process with clarity, responsiveness, and attention to detail. I always felt informed and well advised. Strongly recommended for executives and business owners.”
A Successful Outcome
Our detailed legal response successfully overcame both the previous port-of-entry denial and the USCIS Request for Evidence. The L-1A petition was approved, allowing our client to assume an executive leadership role in the United States and continue expanding the company’s cross-border operations.
Experience Matters
Cases involving prior denials or RFE require more than simply completing forms – they require strategic legal analysis, persuasive advocacy, and meticulous preparation.This successful outcome demonstrates that, with the right legal approach, even complex immigration histories can lead to a positive result.
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We Can Help!
If you have questions regarding previous L-1A denials, we invite you to contact our team at Richards and Jurusik for detailed guidance and assistance. We aim to provide the most accurate and up-to-date information to make your immigration process smoother and less stressful. The immigration lawyers at Richards and Jurusik have decades of experience helping people to work and live in the United States. Please read some of our hundreds of 5-star client reviews! Contact us today to assess your legal situation.
REBECCA KROLL is an Associate Attorney at Richards and Jurusik who practices exclusively in U.S. immigration law, focusing on both business and family-based immigration. She assists clients with employment-based visas, marriage and family cases, and the U.S. citizenship process. (Full Bio)
