L-1 Visa
L-1A manager/executive and L-1B specialized knowledge intracompany transfer visa updates. Covers qualifying relationships, blanket petitions, individual petitions, and the path from L-1 to green card.
20 L-1 Visa Interview Questions with Sample Answers (2026)
Prepare for your L-1 intracompany transfer visa interview with 20 real questions and sample answers. Covers purpose of transfer, employment, finances, family, ties, and documents.
L-1 Visa Holders Filing Form 1040NR Face U.S. Tax Rules as Nonresident Aliens
A guide for L-1 visa holders on 2026 tax residency, filing Form 1040 or 1040-NR, and reporting foreign…
Ernst & Young US LLP, Amazon Services, and Google Lead New York H-1B Visa Sponsorships
USCIS completes FY 2027 H-1B cap selection by March 31, 2026. Selected employers must file petitions between April…
Tax Filing Guide for L-1 Visa Holders in 2026: Residency and Forms
L-1 visa holders must use the Substantial Presence Test to define their 2026 tax residency. This status dictates…
Shutdown Effects on USCIS Premium Processing Timelines for H-1B/L-1
USCIS maintains Premium Processing during the shutdown, but new H-1B petitions needing LCAs are frozen due to DOL…
GIP Expands Strategic Advisory for U.S. New Office L-1A Filings
Global Immigration Partners now offers an enhanced L-1A advisory package for new U.S. offices, focusing on business plans,…
Biden Ex-Aide Warns L-1 Visa Abuse Risks as H-1B Fees Soar
Bhutoria warns the $100,000 H-1B fee and a September 19, 2025 proclamation will push employers toward L-1 transfers…
L-1 Blanket Approvals and Consular Appointments During a Shutdown
USCIS will likely keep processing L-1 Blanket Petitions during a shutdown because it’s fee-funded, but expect slower timelines.…
Can We File L-1 Blanket Renewal During a Government Shutdown?
USCIS will process L-1 Blanket renewals during the October 1, 2025 shutdown because it’s fee-funded. DOL immigration services…
Are L-1 Extension Petitions Processed During a Federal Shutdown?
USCIS usually continues processing L-1 extension petitions during shutdowns because it is fee-funded and L-1s don't require a…