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.

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.

How do you prove specialized knowledge for an L1B Visa?
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How do you prove specialized knowledge for an L1B Visa?

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The L-1B visa classification enables US employers to transfer “Specialized knowledge” employees from an affiliated foreign office to an office in the United States. For the employee to qualify for transfer the employer must establish that the employee meets the minimum requirements for the L-1B visa classification. Find out how to prove your employee meets the L-1B Specialized knowledge requirements.