L-1 Visa
L-1 visa updates for intracompany transferees including L-1A for managers and executives and L-1B for specialized knowledge workers.
Bipartisan Push to Tighten H-1B and L-1 Rules for Greater Oversight
A bipartisan bill from Senators Grassley and Durbin aims to tighten H-1B and L-1 rules—public job postings, stricter wages, more DOL enforcement, narrower specialty standards, and STEM prioritization. The bill…
L-1 Visa as an H-1B Alternative After the $100k Fee Hike
A $100,000 H-1B fee starting September 21, 2025, is driving interest in L-1 intra-company transfers. L-1 avoids the…
H-1B & L-1 Visas: How They Work, Green Cards, Citizenship
H-1B and L-1 visas let U.S. employers hire specialized foreign talent; H-1B is capped at 85,000 with a…
O-1 and L-1 Visas Gain Traction After H-1B Fee Jump to $100K
Effective September 21, 2025, H-1B government fees rose to $100,000–$152,000 per petition with higher wage rules and stricter…
In-Person Interview Mandatory for H1B and L1 Visa Renewals
Effective September 2, 2025, most visa renewal interview waivers end; in-person interviews return for H-1B, L-1, student, and…
Impact of L1 Visa Misuse on U.S. Wages and Worker Displacement
L-1 visa reforms from July 2025 tighten job role definitions and enforcement to stop wage suppression and worker…
Effects on Foreign Workers and Families When Employers Misuse L1 Visas
New 2025 USCIS rules and DOJ whistleblower expansions increase L1 visa enforcement, causing longer delays, potential revocations, and…
Tactics Used by TCS to Circumvent H-1B Limits via L-1 Visa Misuse
TCS allegedly misused L-1A visas to bypass restrictive H-1B limits by falsely designating technical staff as managers. Lawsuits…
Legal Consequences for Companies Misusing L1 Visas and Industry Precedents
USCIS increased enforcement in July 2025 against L-1 visa misuse, focusing on accurate managerial classifications and stricter penalties.…
Why Companies and Workers Favor L1 Visas Despite Risks of Misuse
US authorities tightened L1 and H1B visa regulations in 2025, focusing on eligibility and enforcement. L1 visas offer…