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*after appealWhat is an L1 Inter-Company Transfer Visa?
The L1 visa is an intra-company U.S. transfer visa that enables a U.S. employer to transfer executive, manager or specialized knowledge employees from a foreign company to the U.S. subsidiary, affiliate, branch, or parent of the same company. It is a non-immigrant visa.
It allows you to transfer employees either to an existing US business or to a newly established business. If you do not yet have a business operating in the United States you may set one up and move staff under the “new-office rules”.
There are two types of L1 visa:
- L1-A visa for executives and managers; and
- L-1B visa for employees with specialized knowledge.
Benefits of L1 Visa
No Quotas
Compared to other visa categories, there are no limits on how many L1 visas are approved each year. This means that L-1 petitions can be filed any time and if approved by USCIS, the beneficiary can apply for the visa at a US embassy/consulate anytime.
No Prevailing Wage Determination Requirement
Unlike with H-1B, the petitioning U.S. parent company is not required to obtain a prevailing wage determination. However, the U.S. parent company will still have to comply with the state and federal laws on minimum wage and the proposed salary should be comparable to the current rates for the same position/title in the area.
Processing Times for L1 Visa
The first step in obtaining an L-1 visa is to get the petition approved by USCIS. processing times for L-1 petitions may take up to six months or even longer, but there is an option to file a request for premium processing with uscis by paying an additional fee of $2,500.
After getting the petition approved, the beneficiary will then have to apply for the visa at the embassy. appointment wait times vary at every embassy and consulate. It usually takes a couple of weeks to get an appointment. If you have been issued a U.S. visa in the past, you may even be eligible for a waiver of an interview.
Family Members and Benefits
L1 Visa holders are permitted to take their spouses and unmarried children under 21 years old to accompany them to the U.S. through the L2 visa. The spouse needs employment authorization, and with that employment authorization document, may work for any U.S. employer. Meanwhile, your children can study in the U.S. ON their L2 visa.
Tax Advantages
Depending on how long you stay in the U.S. in a given tax year, it may be possible that you will not be classified as a U.S. tax resident. you should consult with a tax professional to fully understand the tax implications on the L-1 visa.
Transition to Green Card
An L1 visa is also called a "dual intent visa" because you are able to apply for a lawful permanent resident status for the duration of your stay. This is in contrast with other work visas where pursuing a green card would violate your status. The criteria for L1-A is very similar to the criteria for the EB1C visa category for Multinational Managers or Executives.
Who Qualifies for an L-1 Visa?
There are different sets of qualifications for the employer and the employee prescribed by the L-1 Visa.
Qualifications for the employer and employee (L1A Manager and Executive Visa and L1B Specialty Worker Visa):
- The foreign company and the U.S. company must have a qualifying relationship that can be in the form of a parent, sister, subsidiary, or affiliate company.
- The petitioning company must be doing business as an employer in at least one other country and in the U.S. for the duration the L-1 beneficiary stays in the U.S. If the petitioning company is not currently doing business in the U.S., they must have feasible plans to do so with necessary supporting documentation.
- The beneficiary must have worked for the company for a minimum period of 1 continuous year within the last three years prior to their transfer.
- The beneficiary must have worked for the company in an executive or managerial position or as a specialized knowledge worker and will continue to do so in the U.S.
- They must signify their intent to return to their home country upon the expiration of their visa, and they must only work for the U.S. company specified in their application.
Qualifications for the employee (L1B Specialty Worker Visa):
- The foreign company and the U.S. company must have a qualifying relationship that can be in the form of a parent, sister, subsidiary, or affiliate company.
- The petitioning company must be doing business as an employer in at least one other country and in the U.S. for the duration the L-1 beneficiary stays in the U.S. If the petitioning company is not currently doing business in the U.S., they must have feasible plans to do so with necessary supporting documentation.
- The beneficiary must have worked for the company for a minimum period of 1 continuous year within the last three years prior to their transfer.
- The beneficiary must have worked for the company in an executive or managerial position or as a specialized knowledge position and will continue to do so in the U.S.
- They must signify their intent to return to their home country upon the expiration of their visa, and they must only work for the U.S. company specified in their application.
What Is an L1-A Visa for Managers and Executives?
The L1-A visa allows an employee with a managerial or executive position to transfer to the United States. The employee transfers from an overseas business to a subsidiary, affiliate, or branch U.S. company.
An L1-A petitioner must exhibit a clear managerial or executive capacity and responsibilities with significant authority from the foreign company until their transfer to the U.S. business.
The L1A visa is initially valid for 3 years if the US firm has been in operation for at least one year. It can then be renewed in two-year increments to a maximum of up to seven years.
It is considered a New Office L-1A application if the U.S. business has not been fully operational for at least a year. The New Office L1 visa is valid for just one year, but you can apply for extension in increments of two years.
After seven years, the foreign workers holding an L-1A visa must return to their country of origin or transfer to another visa. L-1A beneficiaries may potentially transition to become permanent residents of the U.S. under the EB1C visa classification for multi-national managers and executives.
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What Is An L1B Specialized Knowledge Employee Visa?
The L1-B specialist worker visa allows for the transfer of employees with specialized knowledge from the foreign company to the US affiliate, subsidiary, branch or parent of the same company.
“Specialized knowledge” is ambiguous and can be open to multiple interpretations. This knowledge must be unique enough to set you apart from others who have similar years of experience and levels of expertise in the company.
It is essential to work with a highly experienced immigration attorney who can help you understand whether you have the necessary requirements and qualifications for an L1B Visa.
Davies & Associates offers initial consultations with an experienced L1 visa attorney to help you determine whether you have a strong case for applying for the L1B Visa.
How To Open an L-1 Qualifying Business In The USA
Using an L-1 Visa to start a business in the U.S. is commonly used by non-citizens of countries that are not on the E-1 and E-2 treaty list.
Forming a U.S. Business can be very straightforward. Here are the things that you need to consider:
- Forming a US Business
- Obtaining a US Federal Taxation Registration
- Obtaining a State Tax Registration
- Opening a Bank Account
- Obtaining Necessary Licenses and Permits
- Filing to Protect your Trademarks and Patents
- An employee agreement that protects your trade secrets and client lists
- I-9 and Other Compliance Issues
- Registered in VIBE
- Trademark Registration
- If applicable, the drafting or reviewing of a franchise agreement
In order to qualify for an L-1 visa where a new office is involved, you need to submit evidence such as:
- The sufficient physical premises for the new office;
- The financial ability to commence doing business in the U.S.;
- The intended U.S. operation that will support a managerial or executive position within 1 year, if the beneficiary is coming to the U.S. as a manager or executive; and
- The beneficiary meets the 1-year continuous employment requirement.
Davies & Associates is a legal specialist with a corporate legal team that can assist you with any legal issues in setting up a New Office L1 Visa.
L-1 Visa Requirements
To obtain an L-1 Visa, there's a set of requirements that you first must satisfy:
- There must be a qualifying relationship between the foreign or multinational company and the U.S. company. There are three relationships that qualify: parent or subsidiary, branch office, and affiliate;
- The foreign worker coming to the U.S. must have been continuously employed full-time for at least 1 year within the last 3 years by the foreign company before the filing of the petition;
- The employment of the beneficiary with the foreign company must be in a managerial, executive, or specialized knowledge capacity;
- The employment of the beneficiary for the U.S. company must be in a managerial, executive, or specialized knowledge capacity; and
- The beneficiary must have the intent to leave the U.S. at the end of the term of their visa.
L1 Visa Validity Period
- Maximum L-1 Visa Validity Period
- L-1A visas have an initial period of a maximum of 3 years and can be extended up to a maximum term of 7 years plus time spent outside the United States while on an L1-A visa otherwise known as “Recapture Time”
L-1 B visas have an initial period of a maximum of 3 years but can only be extended up to a maximum term of five (5) years plus Recapture Time. - Reciprocity, Visa Validity, Allowed Entries and One Year New Office Rule
- U.S. State Department Reciprocity Table: Initial Visa Validity Period
- The initial validity of an L1 visa in USA is determined by something called the “Reciprocity Schedule”. Each country has its own reciprocity schedule for the L1 Visa. Some countries have longer visa validity periods than others, some examples are given below. You can find your country on the State Department’s website.
The reciprocity schedule determines the maximum length of validity for the initial visa. After this time period, an applicant can renew their L-1 visa in USA up to a maximum of seven (7) years for an L1A visa and five (5) years for an L1B visa. - Number of Entries on an L1 Visa
- An L-1 visa holder may be granted a limited or “multiple” number of entries on their L1 visa, based on the reciprocity schedule of their country of origin. When the maximum of U.S. entries is met, the L-1 visa holder will have to obtain a new L-1 visa for future U.S. entries.
- New Office L-1 Visa Rule
- Applicants for “New Office” L-1 Visas are all initially granted a maximum of 1-year visa. This allows the USCIS to check the progress of the establishment of the new U.S. office.
If sufficient progress has been granted, it can then be extended in increments of two years up to the standard maximum of five or seven years for L1A and L1B visas respectively.
L1 Visa Application Process
In getting started with your L-1 Visa application process, there are a few basic steps that you must follow:
Step 1. You must first file a petition on Form I-129 with the USCIS.
Step 2. You must have supporting documentation proving that the U.S. company and the foreign company meet the qualifying requirements.
Step 3. The USCIS will provide the approval of Form I-129 through Form I-797. This notice can be used as a basis for your L-1 petition.
Take note that the applicants who are already in the U.S. during the filing of the I-129 can request a change in status from non-immigrant, and only after the L-1 Visa has been approved that your dependents can apply for an L-2 Visa.
For blanket L-1, the company must have three or more domestic or foreign branches, subsidiaries, or affiliates as well and the company must meet one of the following requirements:
- The company must have at least 1,000 employees.
- The company must have annual U.S. sales of at least $25 million.
- The company must have had at least 10 individual L visa applications approved in the last twelve months.
Meanwhile, if your company has a combined U.S. revenue of at least $25 million or has a minimum of 1,000 employees working in the U.S., they are eligible for an L-1 Blanket Petition which allows them to file a single petition for multiple employees.
The petitioner files a petition for nonimmigrant worker and requests for change of status. A separate change of status application is NOT required for the beneficiary. A change of status application is filed by the dependents of the L-1 beneficiary if they are also in the U.S.
For all L-1 visas the first steps are the same:
| Description | Notes | L-1 Visa Timeline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Documentation Phase and Preparation of Business Plan. | Preparation of a full and detailed list of documents. The immigration lawyer will prepare a customized list of documents based on a case-to-case basis.
The business plan team prepares an immigration-compliant and detailed business plan. |
The documents are requested from the foreign company, the U.S. company, and the beneficiary. The business plan usually takes two weeks to draft. |
| Step 2 | VIBE Registration | Ensure U.S. business is registered in VIBE | The process can take several days. |
| Step 3 | I-129 Petition | Preparation of L-1 Visa Petition on Form I-129 (and the L-supplement). A Form DS-160 must also be submitted to the State Department. Filing of L-1 Visa Petition with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) |
The I-129 preparation is also subject to quality review before filing. The typical timeline is 2 weeks after the documentation is complete. |
| Step 4 | I-129 Adjudication | Decision of the L-1 Visa Petition by the USCIS. Adjudication can result in:
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If the beneficiary opts for Premium Processing, the decision will be given within 15 days. Otherwise, the results can take months. I-129 Petitions must be prepared with utmost care as anything other than an approval can prolong processing times by months. |
Additional steps for Applicants inside the United States
| Description | Notes | L-1 Visa Timeline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| L-1 Visa Beneficiaries Inside the United States and Change of Status (“COS”) | |||
| Step 5 | Immigration Status Change After I-129 Petition Approval | Upon approval of the I-129 Petition/L-1 Visa Petition the beneficiary of the L-1 Visa Petition will have their immigration status automatically changed to “L-1 status”. | Instantaneous upon I-129 approval. |
| Step 6 | Visa Stamping | When a beneficiary with an L-1 Visa status with no more valid visa leaves the United States, they will need to have an L-1 Visa “stamped” on their passport. This process takes place at the local U.S. consulate. No U.S. Visas are currently issued from within the United States. |
Consular processing times vary (see below) |
| L-1Visa Beneficiaries Outside the United States and Consular Processing | |||
| Step 5 | Visa Interview | The beneficiary of a successful L-1 Visa Petition will be invited to attend an interview at their local U.S. consulate. | It can take serval months to obtain a visa, depending on the consulate. See State Department Visa Waiting times which vary by consulate. |
| Step 6 | Visa Issuance | Upon successful completion of the L-1 Visa interview, the U.S. consulate will retain the beneficiary’s passport. The passport will then be returned with an L-1 visa stamped inside it. | It can take serval months to obtain a visa, depending on the consulate. See State Department Visa Waiting times which vary by consulate. |
Preparing to File an L-1 Visa
Prior to filing a petition for an L-1 Visa, there are several documents that must be prepared both by the foreign company and the beneficiary/ We have summarised below the document checklist that needed to be submitted in support of the petition:
Foreign Company Documentation
Generally, these documents are expected from the overseas business entity:
- Your lawyer’s long-form certificate of Good Standing, which is usually expected by the consular staff
- Articles of incorporation
- Business license
- Filings for income tax in the past three years
- Accounting reports that were audited (e.g., profit and loss statements, balance sheets, cash flow reports, etc.)
- An organizational chart, that indicates the total number of employees and the position held by the transferee
- Company brochure or product introduction.
- Documents that show business transactions (e.g., letters of credit, invoices, bills of lading, letters of credit, commercial contracts, etc.)
- Bank statements or transactional records
- A company letterhead with company logo, name, and address (several sheets)
- The pictures of the company's main office, factories, or buildings (disregard if already included in a company brochure or product introduction)
L-1 Beneficiary Documentation
Generally, these documents are expected from the foreign worker or L-1 Visa beneficiary:
- Current passport
- Recent passport-size coloured photograph
- Resume
- Diploma
- Form DS-160
- Interview appointment letter, both original and photocopy
- Visa issuance fee demand draft
- Employment verification letter from the foreign company
- Information regarding the U.S. company
- Bank records from the previous 6 months
- Letter of reference from colleagues
- The board resolution or appointment documents verifying the transfer of the foreign worker to the U.S.
- Receipt number of I-129 petition along with its physical copy
- Any other documents showing the transferee's ability to conduct business in the executive, managerial, or specialized knowledge capacity
Other types of U.S. Visas for Entrepreneurs and Businesses
There are other types of entrepreneur and work visas you can obtain to acquire permission to work in the United States. However, the process can be complicated and would require a working knowledge of the different visa options that are available.
Our immigration lawyers are available to give you advice so you can navigate this process efficiently and with minimal expense.
If you want to know which visas you can apply for or petition for to start a business or work in the U.S., you can click here for more information.
US Entrepreneur Visas
The United States is also referred to as the land of opportunity, where one can achieve anything no matter who they are, and thus, the country has been welcoming for investors and entrepreneurs looking for business growth.
There are different Entrepreneur Visas for the United States which you can apply for if you want to enter the global market.
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L1 Visa Eligibility and Application:
The step - by - step process of getting L1 Visa from India:
- Check your eligibility: Ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria for the L1 Visa category. You must have worked for a qualifying multinational company for at least one continuous year within the past three years.
- Obtain a job offer: You must have a job offer from a U.S.-based employer with a qualifying relationship with your current employer.
- File a petition: Your employer must file Form I-129, Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker, with USCIS on your behalf. This includes providing evidence of the qualifying relationship between the two companies, as well as your qualifications and job duties.
- Attend an interview: You will need to attend an interview at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in India. You will need to bring all relevant documentation, such as your passport, Visa application, and supporting evidence.
- Wait for a decision: After the interview, you will need to wait for a decision on your L1 Visa application. If approved, you will receive your Visa and be able to travel to the United States.
- The US company with a qualifying relationship with your foreign company must file a petition for your transfer to the US.
- If you have any questions about how to get an L1 Visa for USA from India, please check our L1 Visa India page.
If you are currently in the US on a different Visa status, you may need to file a change of status application along with your L1 Visa petition.
Yes, it is possible for individuals on an L1 Visa to apply for a green card, which would give them permanent residency status in the United States.
However, the process of obtaining a green card can be complex and time-consuming.
One common way for L1 Visa holders to apply for a green card is through their employer.
The employer can sponsor the employee for a green card by filing a petition on their behalf, typically through either the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based immigration categories.
The employee would then have to go through a rigorous application process, including demonstrating that they meet the requirements for the specific green card category they are applying under.
Another option for L1 Visa holders seeking a green card is to apply through a family-based immigration category.
For example, if the L1 Visa holder is married to a U.S. citizen, their spouse could sponsor them for a green card through the marriage-based immigration category.
It is recommended that individuals seeking a green card consult with an experienced immigration attorney for guidance on the best strategy for their specific situation.
If you have been issued an L1A visa for executives and managers, you may be eligible for the EB-1C category for multinational managers and executives.
The L1 Visa category has two sub-categories. L1A for managers and executives and L1B for specialized knowledge employees.
No. Birth certificate is not required.
Marriage certificate is required for the spouse to apply as dependent.
To apply for L2 visa for the spouse, a marriage certificate must be provided to prove eligibility.
The L1 Visa holder and the L2 Visa holder do not have to travel together. The L2 Visa holder can still travel to the US without the principal L1 Visa holder.
L1 Visa Benefits and Restrictions:
Yes, the spouse of an L1 Visa holder can work in the United States by obtaining an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). The EAD allows the spouse to work for any employer in the United States without any restrictions.
Yes. The L spouse is employment authorized.
Yes. The L spouse is employment authorized.
No. An L2 Visa holder is dependant on an L1 Visa holder, and without an L1 Visa holder to provide support, an L2 Visa holder cannot stay in the US.
Yes, L1 Visa holders are allowed to work in the United States. They must have a valid work permit from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in order to work in the US.
No, you cannot work on L1 Visa requirements and get an H1B Visa. The L1 Visa is for intracompany transfers, and the H1B Visa is for individuals coming to the US to work in specialty occupations. To qualify for an H1B Visa, you must meet certain criteria and requirements as outlined by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
No, you cannot register a new company while on an L1-B Visa. The L1 Visa is a nonimmigrant Visa that allows foreign nationals to work in the U.S. on a temporary basis in a managerial or executive capacity. This Visa does not allow the individual to own or operate a business in the U.S.
No, an L1-B Visa is not suitable for a recreational visit to the US. The L1 Visa is for intracompany transferees and does not provide for leisure travel. You would need to apply for a B-2 Visa for visiting the US for leisure purposes.
A successful L1 applicant applying for a Visa under L1 Visa can take their spouse to the United States, as well as any dependent children under the age of 21. Spouses are eligible to apply for work authorization to work in the United States. They are not restricted to working in the same L1 business as their spouse.
L1 Visa and Green Card:
If you are a manager or executive in the United States on an L1A category Visa, you may
apply for permanent residency (Green Card) through the EB1C Visa.
A key requirement of EB1C Visa is that the manager or executive must have worked outside the US for at least one of the preceding three years before you entered the United States on an L1A.
The L1 Visa is a “dual intent Visa”, which means that you are permitted to search for alternative Visas and permanent residency and do not need to prove an intention to return home.
One of the main benefits of EB1C Visa is that you are not required to obtain labor certification.
L1B Visas for employees with specialized knowledge are valid for a maximum of five years
after this time you must leave the country or switch to another Visa.
For L1A holders
this usually means the EB1C Visa route for managers and executives. This is unlikely
to be an option for L1B holders.
The L1B holder may be able to build a case
for an EB2 Visa (advanced degree) or an EB3 Visa (highly skilled worker).
Both EB2 Visa and EB3 Visa are immigrant Visas, which means they offer permanent residency (Green Cards).
L1 Visa in Different Countries:
Indian entrepreneurs and business owners seek their fortunes overseas. Visit our L1 Immigration Visa Lawyer for Indian Investors page for more information
Italy is a nation of entrepreneurs and business owners, many of whom seek their fortunes overseas. Check out how to L1 Visas for Italian Business Owners and Transferees by clicking the link for more information.
The L1 Visa allows a U.S. employer to transfer an executive, manager, or employee with specialized knowledge from Vietnam to a U.S. legal entity. There are two types of L1 Visas. The L1A Visa is for executives and managers and the L1B is for employees with specialized knowledge. Know how to L1 Visa for Vietnamese Nationals by clicking the link for more information.
If you have an existing and viable business in the Philippines and you want to expand your operations in the U.S., you may qualify for L-1 Visa. The L-1 Visa is ideal for small businesses and start-ups as it permits the transfer of managers and executives who possess direct knowledge of operations as well as the goals of the main office. Multi-national companies can also use the L-1 Visa to develop a new market in the U.S. Take the crucial next step by contacting us at Davies & Associates. We will guide you through every step of the way to make your vision a reality. Learn how to L1 Visa for Filipinos Nationals by clicking the link for more information.
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Why make Davies & Associates Your L1 Visa Lawyers
The L-1 Visa can be highly complex, and while it can be proven easier than other visa categories, the USCIS has become stricter and more critical of L-1 visa petitions due to widespread abuse. To give you leverage in your L-1 Visa petition, it's highly crucial that you consult with the best L1 visa attorneys for the job now.
Here at Davies & Associates, we will assist you from the start until the end of your petition to make it efficient and to minimize the L1 visa costs spent.
We have helped hundreds of clients in obtaining their L-1 Visa with a 100% success rate. We have assisted with both existing-office and new-office L-1 Visa applications no matter the size of the company.
Our corporate lawyers and immigration lawyers work closely to ensure that your business meets all the qualifications and requirements.
We also go beyond and can assist you with your L-1 Visa renewals, or when you want to switch to a Green Card to gain lawful permanent resident status.
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E2 + CBI ClientD&A was my guiding light through the entire EB5 Process.
EB5 Visa ClientI would definitely be a big advocate for the rest of my life for anyone wanting to explore the Grenada Citizenship by Investment Programme leading to the E2 Visa. The most important thing is a good team behind you.. with Davies & Associates you’re in safe hands… you need someone who can give you all the support at the ground level and, again, you are well take care of by D&A. The people are really warm, very helpful and quite openminded when it comes to business… Not to mention as a passport it’s great from a travel perspective…It’s just 4/5 hours from New York.
Grenada CBI + E2 Visa ClientThe entire process of getting an EB5 visa is handled in a professional way by Mark Davies and his team. EB5 is a wonderful option for anyone considering moving to the United States if you have the means. I was hoping to use the H1B route for my children, but it became unreliable and so I looked to the EB5 Visa instead. It is great for anyone who has the resources. Mark gives you the first meetings himself which gives you great comfort. Both Mark and Sanjay are abundantly available and I even had the pleasure of hosting them at my house.
Parent of 2 EB5 Visa HoldersI'm in a process of extending my L1 visa. I submitted a few questions regarding my case and he contacted me back almost immediately both by e-mail and telephone. Unlike other attorneys I met before, he gave me the impression of knowing from the top of his head what kind of visa I have, and what actions had to be taken to extend it. He is very thorough and clear regarding the process and what to expect in terms of timelines and issues that may arise. He is constantly in contact, so you definitely know he's working on your case.
L1B Visa HolderMark Davies is a joy to work with. His extensive knowledge, speedy response and attentive service took away all my fears of dealing with immigration and visa applications. He is very generous with his time in explaining every step along the way and I have already and will in the future recommend him to anybody who is looking for an immigration lawyer.
E2 Visa for Small Professional Business With International OfficesDavies & Associates assisted us with an immigration emergency involving my brother's fiancée who was outside the United States. They assisted us in an highly professional manner, working with the relevant US embassy, US immigration and the governments of two other countries. As a result of their efforts the individual involved is now working in the United States. While their knowledge of the law is exemplary what really distinguishes this firm and attorney Davies from any other firm we have worked with is their dedication to customer service and their unrivaled level of professionalism.
Complex Fiancée Visa Need Involving Multiple International JurisdictionsSeveral lawyers told me I would not be able to get a TN visa. Two weeks after contacting Davies & Associates I was working in New York, visa in hand. I have recommended this firm to several friends and colleagues, they do an excellent job every time.
Individual Seeking 'Impossible' TN VisaI was qualified as a physician in a foreign country. Being on a J1 visa I was facing having to leave the United States and return to my home country. Davies & Associates secured one of only 30 J1 visa waivers available in my State, allowing me to work for a US hospital and remain in the United States.
Doctor Seeking J1 Visa WaiverI am very satisfied with the services Mark Davies has provided me. He has a very extensive knowledge in immigration laws and has a thorough approach to any case.
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