What is a L1 visa petition?
A petition is the application process by which the USCIS determines that the employer and/or temporary work meets the basic qualification for a particular visa. Petitions cannot be filed with the embassy or consulate; they must be filed in the U.S. Either the U.S. employer or the foreign employer may file a petition with the USCIS for L1 visa.
Can a L1b petition be filed for the same job?
Before filing a petition, an employer must make sure that it is not ineligible under Anti “Job-Shopping” Provisions o f the L-1 Visa Reform Act . If the same petitioner has identical positions for the same location and the same project, bundling of L1B petitions may be an option.
What is An L-1B visa and how does it work?
The L-1B visa is for intracompany transferees who work in positions requiring specialized knowledge. Foreign employers seeking to send an employee to the United States as an executive or manager to establish a new office must show:
What is An L-1A nonimmigrant classification?
The L-1A nonimmigrant classification enables a U.S. employer to transfer an executive or manager from one of its affiliated foreign offices to one of its offices in the United States.
How to check the status of a USCIS case online?
Checking Your Case Status Online The system will show your case status and let you know next steps. If you want to check an additional case now is the time to do so by entering a new receipt number in “Enter Another Receipt Number” field. Remember to try the other online tools on the homepage or create an account with USCIS at my.uscis.gov.
What is a blanket L-1A petition?
The approval of a blanket L petition does not guarantee that an employee will be granted L-1A classification. It does, however, provide the employer with the flexibility to transfer eligible employees to the United States quickly and with short notice without having to file an individual petition with USCIS.