Nearly 1,000 Business Manager Visa Holders Left Japan in First Half; Immigration Services Agency Revises Reentry Procedures
Japan reported 953 business manager visa holders left without reentry procedures in the first half of 2026, nearly four times the 2025 level. The surge...
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Answers from VisaVerge guidesWhat actions should employers take regarding L-1 visas after July 2025?
Employers should review all L-1 assignments to ensure they meet stricter definitions, check wage levels, prepare for site visits and audits, and train HR and legal teams on the new rules.
Read: Impact of L1 Visa Misuse on U.S. Wages and Worker DisplacementWhat actions are recommended for individuals affected by changes in L-1 visa processing?
L-1 visa holders should check their visa and work permit status early, prepare for longer processing times, and monitor USCIS updates. Employers should support employees and plan for delays. Local governments and housing advocates should increase affordable housing efforts and engage with federal policymakers.
Read: How L-1 Visa Temporary Residents Impact the U.S. Housing CrisisWhat are the implications for pending L-1 visa applications due to recent policy changes?
Pending L-1 applications may face longer delays and increased scrutiny on documentation, especially regarding the one-year employment requirement.
Read: Top 10 L-1 Visa Pitfalls to Avoid Amid 2025 Policy ChangesWhat should employers do to prepare for potential delays in L-1 visa processing during a shutdown?
Employers should avoid tight travel dates, build in extra time for internal transfers, and keep approved vendors on standby.
Read: L-1 Blanket Approvals and Consular Appointments During a ShutdownWho will be affected by the new rules on the L1 visa program in 2025?
Employers who use the L1 visa program to bring workers to the United States, especially those in the IT sector and companies with a history of non-compliance, as well as foreign workers currently in or planning to apply for L1 visas.
Read: Key Reasons Employers Misuse the L1 Visa Program in 2025
DHS Imposes 9-11 Response Fee on H-1B and L-1 Extensions for Employers
DHS expands 9-11 Biometric Fees to same-employer H-1B/L-1 extensions starting September 9, 2026, for companies meeting the 50/50…
DHS Extends $4,000 H-1B and $4,500 L-1 Fee to Extension Filings from Sept. 9
DHS to charge $4,000-$4,500 for H-1B and L-1 visa extensions starting Sept 9, 2026, for large companies where…
UK Expands Global Talent Visa to 100+ Firms, Including Astrazeneca and Jaguar Land Rover
UK expands Global Talent visa to 100+ private firms including AstraZeneca and JLR, simplifying recruitment for international researchers…
US Proposes H-1B, L-1 Renewal Fees, 9-11 Response, Biometric Entry-Exit Fee Hike
DHS is advancing a rule to apply $4,000 H-1B and $4,500 L-1 surcharges to visa extensions for large…
UC Berkeley’s H-1B Practices Face Scrutiny as DOL Launches Fraud Probe
UC Berkeley's 200+ H-1B filings face scrutiny as the Labor Dept. launches a nationwide fraud probe into university-based…
Green Card After 7 H-1B Lottery Setbacks? Experts Warn Viral Story Misses Key Facts
Viral stories of fast green cards for Indian techies usually involve specific pathways like EB-1 or L-1A, not…
L-1 Visa Blanket L Petition Faces Cool-Off Rule, Worrying Thousands of Workers
Blanket L visa denials now trigger a six-month cool-off period, disrupting corporate transfers and leaving workers in legal…
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…
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…