1. The following guidance is in response to a request [redacted] for specific guidelines for L visa adjudications, particularly in regard to evaluating claims of “specialized knowledge,” and will be useful to all posts.
There is a concern about the potential for inconsistent adjudicatory standards at different constituent posts and clear standards would allow for more consistent adjudication.
- Free L-1 Visa Guidebook
- How Companies & Organizations Can Qualify
- L-1 Visa – Attorney Services
- L-1A Visa for Executives and Managers
- L-1B Visa for Specialized Knowledge Employees
- L-1 Visa – FAQ
- L-1 Visa Requirements
- Work Authorization for the Spouse of an L-1 Visa Holder
- Opening a New Office in the U.S.
- Setting up a new U.S. Branch of your Foreign Company and applying for the L-1A Visa
- Setting up a new US Company for the L-1 Visa
- Guidance on L Visas and Specialized Knowledge
- Setting up a new U.S. Branch of your Foreign Company and applying for the L-1A Visa
- L-1 Visa Required Supporting Documents
- L-1 Visa Company Required Documents
- Sample Letter of Employment from Foreign (Non US) Entity
- Organizational Charts
- Proof of Sufficient Physical Premises of the US Office
- How to prove Specialized Knowledge