Start-Up New Office
Some latitude in duties is permitted during a start-up operation, but the beneficiary will be given only one year to satisfy the qualifying conditions. The initial L1 visa will be granted for one year.
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Business Expansion - L Nonimmigrant Visas
- L Nonimmigrant Visas - Business Expansion
- Business Immigration Preface
- Overview of a Management Position
- Overview of an Executive Position
- Overview of a Specialized Knowledgeable Specialist Position Section 214 (2) (B)
- Commentary on the Type of Employment to be Undertaken in the US
- The One Year Within The Three Prior Years Rule
- Blanket Petitions
- Start-Up New Office
- Establishing a Management or Executive Position For the New Office
- Securing the US Office
- Funding
- After The First Year
- The Temporary Intent vs. Dual Intent Rule
- Duration of L Visas
- Petitions Denied, Revoked or Withdrawn
- Continuing to do Business in the Home Country
- Parent, Branch, Subsidiary and Affiliate Companies
- Employment vs. Source of Paycheck
- Full-Time vs. Part-Time L Visa Beneficiaries
- Day-to-Day Managerial, Executive or Specialist Duties
- Working While Awaiting Renewal of L Status
- Spouse of L Visa Holder's Right to Work
- Summary