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.

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. 

Where can I process my application for a TN Visa or L-1 Visa from Canada?
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Where can I process my application for a TN Visa or L-1 Visa from Canada?

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US Customs and Border Protection (USCBP) has designated certain ports of entry for applying for first-time TN Visas and or L-1 Visas. Due to the high volume of cases that they process on a regular basis, certain designated ports have more experience and training with TN Visa and L-1 Visa applications. It is advised that you process your TN Visa or L-1 Visa at one of the fifteen (15) designated locations listed below.

Arrive US Immigration Law Podcast – Episode 12 – L1 Visa for Canadians and Business Expansion
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Arrive US Immigration Law Podcast – Episode 12 – L1 Visa for Canadians and Business Expansion

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Arrive US Immigration Law Podcast – Episode 12 – In the most recent episode of the Arrive Podcast, in this episode of the Arrive Podcast, we discuss the L1 Visa option for Canadians and businesses seeking to do business in the United States.