Establishing a Management or Executive Position For the New Office

As mentioned above, when entering the US to start up a new branch it is important to submit documentary evidence in the petition to show that within the first 12 months an office will be set up that would support an L1 management or executive position. In other words, the office would have to be staffed by subordinates or hired contractors over whom the L1 beneficiary would manage.

Business Expansion - L Nonimmigrant Visas