L-1A Visa

Recording of Free Community Conference Call (Every Other Thursday), 14 January 2016

Citizenship and Naturalization

Substantial transcription for video

Discussion Topics, Thursday, 14 January 2016:

FAQ: Percentage arrangement for salary; Naturalization (citizenship) after lengthy stay abroad; H-1 6 years expiring, options; H-1 Cap exemption, visa stamped, but never worked; FAQ: Can I apply for H-4 visa if H-1 visa is rejected; can I convert from H-4 to H-1; Filing multiple PERM/green card petitions; Green card EB-1C international executive or manager, L-1A.
Other: Entering USA close to visa expiration; L-1B to L-1A and PERM; Transfer of priority date, green card through future employment, H-4 EAD based upon old employer’s I-140; H-4 EAD applying for green card, extending H-1; H-4 to H-1 conversion; Green card through future employer; Green card job duties, job title, promotion; G-315a RFE; Affidavit of birth; H-4 EAD and Change of Status; Priority date transfer, etc.

L-1A Approval for Functional Manager

An L-1A visa can be obtained for an international manager or executive who manages other professionals or who manages an important function of the organization (“functional manager”).  Historically, it has been difficult to obtain L-1A for functional managers.  USCIS is more esily convinced where professional employees are being managed.

Status
L-1A approved for functional manager

Nonimmigrant Visas

L-1A Approval for a Small Startup Business

We have received approval of both an L-1A petition and L-1A visa stamping for a managerial employee of a small business from India.  The business in India consists of five employees and is completely different from the business they are starting in the USA.  Normally, small businesses present much difficulty for L-1A approvals – the key issue being why does a small business need an employee at the level of an executive or manager.  Nevertheless, we were able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of both USCIS and the Consulate that this is a genuine business venture.

Status
L-1A Petition and Visa Approved

Nonimmigrant Visas

Recording of Community Conference (Every Other Thursday), 2015, June 25

Immigration.com

Citizenship and Naturalization

Nonimmigrant Visas

Substantial transcription for video

FAQ: Simultaneous filing of H-1 amendment and extension, Green card through a future job, H-1 employer not paying, TN applying for green card.
Other Questions: Green card for relocated employee, H-1 time recapture and extension, Naturalization, L-1A and EB-1C, H-1B amendments, PERM and mesan tested benefits.

Recording of Community Conference (Every Other Thursday) 2015, April 16

Immigration Law

Substantial transcription for video

Discussed: FAQ on Requirements for Extension of H-1 beyond 6 years; applying for visa from third country (TCN); after getting green card, how soon can I change jobs; birth certificate problems; H-4 EAD COS pending; File green card while on H-4; H-4 EAD - Can we own our business? Do we have to run own payroll? And  Applying for H-1 visa; US options for Canadian; applying H-1 through multiple employers; EB-5 for ; dentist; affidavit of support; EB-2 with 10 years of experience; EB-5 buy existing business; error on EAD; ; E-2 visa; priority date carry over; L-1A org chart, etc.

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Recording for May 29, 2025, Conference Call with Rajiv S. Khanna

Immigration.com

Agency

FAQs: New 5% remittance tax bill for non-US citizens: Will it pass and are non-citizens eligible for tax credit?|| Will admitting to an unsuccessful job search affect my B-2 visa extension approval?

Recording for March 06, 2025, Conference Call with Rajiv S. Khanna

Immigration.com

Green Card

FAQs: Should I maintain my H-1B during I-485/AOS pendency? || H-1B and I-140: Moving to India & Future Return to the U.S .|| H-1B working remotely from India

Recording for February 20, 2025, Conference Call with Rajiv S. Khanna

Immigration.com

 

FAQs:

1. Can I volunteer with a Non-Profit while on any temporary visa (for example, F-1 OPT)?

2. Options after layoff on approved EB-1 - Compelling circumstances EAD and GC EAD conversion

3. NIW I-485 rejected: Refiling options and priority date usage?