After The First Year

Coming up to the end of the first year the petitioner will have to make a new filing for the beneficiary. This new application would not only have to re-satisfy all the original conditions for the L visa but also that the beneficiary would qualify for the period ahead.

1. Evidence that the US and the foreign company are still related to each other.
2. Evidence that the US branch has commenced trading.
3. A statement of the beneficiary’s duties completed during the first year.
4. A statement of the beneficiary’s proposed duties for the period of the extension (next two years).
5. A statement of the staffing structure now in place. Positions filled.
6. A statement of the likely future staffing structure. Positions to be filled.
7. Proof of wages paid to-date to all staff mentioned.
8. Trading accounts of US Company.

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Business Expansion - L Nonimmigrant Visas

  1. L Nonimmigrant Visas - Business Expansion
  2. Business Immigration Preface
  3. Overview of a Management Position
  4. Overview of an Executive Position
  5. Overview of a Specialized Knowledgeable Specialist Position Section 214 (2) (B)
  6. Commentary on the Type of Employment to be Undertaken in the US
  7. The One Year Within The Three Prior Years Rule
  8. Blanket Petitions
  9. Start-Up New Office
  10. Establishing a Management or Executive Position For the New Office
  11. Securing the US Office
  12. Funding
  13. After The First Year
  14. The Temporary Intent vs. Dual Intent Rule
  15. Duration of L Visas
  16. Petitions Denied, Revoked or Withdrawn
  17. Continuing to do Business in the Home Country
  18. Parent, Branch, Subsidiary and Affiliate Companies
  19. Employment vs. Source of Paycheck
  20. Full-Time vs. Part-Time L Visa Beneficiaries
  21. Day-to-Day Managerial, Executive or Specialist Duties
  22. Working While Awaiting Renewal of L Status
  23. Spouse of L Visa Holder's Right to Work
  24. Summary