The L-1 Visa One-year Continuous Employment Rule
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The L-1 Visa One-year Continuous Employment Rule

To qualify for an L-1 visa, the applicant must have worked for a related company outside the U.S. for one continuous year within the past three years. This post explains what counts as “continuous,” what breaks the timeline, and how staying too long in the U.S. without work authorization can affect eligibility.

TN Visa Top 10 FAQ
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TN Visa: Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions

Understanding the intricacies of international visas can be a daunting task. Among them, the TN Visa, a non-immigrant visa designed for qualified Canadian and Mexican citizens, is often a topic of interest. Here, we’ll address the top 10 most common queries related to this visa, making your quest for knowledge a little bit easier.

Is there a wage requirement for an L-1 Visa? - Resources Blog - US Immigration FAQs - Richards and Jurusik Immigration Law - Buffalo NY
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Is there a wage requirement for an L-1 Visa?

Unlike the H-1B Visa, there is no prevailing wage or minimum wage requirement for the L-1 Visa. The reviewing officer has the discretion to determine if the employee would become a “public charge” while in the United States under the L-1 Visa due to a non-liveable wage. In other words, unless the wage is excessively low, the wage cannot be the sole reason for the denial of an L-1 Visa.