Mark I. Davies, Esq., J.D., University of Pennsylvania Law School, licensed by the SRA (SRA ID: 384468) in the UK, and a member of The Law Society of England & Wales, MBA, Wharton School of Business. Top 10 Investment Visa Lawyer. Licensed in the USA. Georgia State Bar member. AILA member.
L-1 Visa Lawyer in Bangalore
Live UpdateMay 2026 — L-1 Visa Lawyer in Bangalore. Adding coverage by The Economic Times of India: Sukanya Raman, Esq., our Country Head for India & GCC Practice, quoted in the Bengaluru edition on country-transfer L-1 strategies and the EB-1C green card pathway as Indian tech professionals respond to H-1B uncertainty. Bangalore L-1 applicants are interviewed at the U.S. Consulate Chennai — full guidance below.
Authoritative Legal Review by: Mark I. Davies, Esq., MBA (Wharton School), Fellow University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School. Ga. Bar License #: 250186. AILA Member. SRA ID #384468. Reviewed by: Sukanya Raman, Esq., Country Head — India & GCC Practice, Davies & Associates LLC, resident in Bangalore.
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If you are looking to hire an L-1 visa lawyer in Bangalore, Davies & Associates advises Bangalore tech companies, IT services firms, SaaS startups, and individual transferees on L-1A, L-1B, blanket L and new office L-1 cases. Our Country Head for India & GCC Practice, Sukanya Raman, Esq., lives in Bangalore. She works alongside our U.S. immigration legal team on every L-1 case.
As an L-1 visa lawyer in Bangalore that businesses can meet directly with, we maintain a Bangalore presence at UB City and a primary India office at Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai. Bangalore L-1 applicants interview at the U.S. Consulate in Chennai, not Bangalore — we explain why this matters in detail below.
⚖️ Bangalore-Resident Attorney
Sukanya Raman, Esq., Country Head for India & GCC Practice, lives in Bangalore. Same time zone, same city, same understanding of the Bangalore tech ecosystem.
🎮 Tech-Sector L-1 Specialism
Deep experience with L-1B specialized knowledge denials at IT services firms, blanket L volume cases, and L-1A new office petitions for SaaS founders.
🏛 Chennai Consulate Expertise
Bangalore L-1 applicants interview in Chennai. We prepare you for Chennai-specific interview logistics, document expectations, and issues we commonly see in post-interview follow-up.
On This Page
- ► Hire an L-1 Visa Lawyer in Bangalore
- ► What Most Bangalore L-1 Lawyers Get Wrong About the Chennai Consulate
- ► Your Bangalore-Resident India Country Head
- ► In the Press
- ► Our Bangalore Presence (UB City)
- ► Real L-1A Client Video
- ► Bangalore Industries We Serve
- ► L-1A and L-1B: Which Category Applies
- ► Blanket L-1 for Bangalore IT Services Firms
- ► New Office L-1A for Bangalore Startup Founders
- ► The L-1 Process from Bangalore (via Chennai)
- ► L-1 Visa Lawyer Fees in Bangalore
- ► Why Choose Davies & Associates
- ► FAQs
Hire an L-1 Visa Lawyer in Bangalore
If you are looking to hire an L-1 visa lawyer in Bangalore, here is what working with us looks like in practice:
How to Engage Us for Your L-1 Case
- Book a consultation — in person in Bangalore (with Sukanya Raman, Esq.), at our Mumbai BKC office, or by video call. There is a fixed consultation fee, applied as credit if you proceed.
- Eligibility review — we assess the applicant, the role, and the corporate relationship between the Indian and U.S. entities. For Bangalore tech cases, we pay particular attention to L-1B specialized knowledge framing and the third-party worksite requirements in 8 CFR § 214.2(l)(7).
- Engagement letter — clear scope, fixed fees where possible, no hidden charges. The lawyer responsible for your case is named in writing.
- Petition preparation and filing by our U.S. legal team, with documentation reviewed by Sukanya in Bangalore.
- Chennai consulate interview preparation — Bangalore L-1 applicants interview at the U.S. Consulate in Chennai under 9 FAM 402.12. We prepare you for Chennai-specific interview logistics and documentary expectations.
✅ You will work directly with a qualified U.S. immigration lawyer, not a case handler or visa consultant.
Best fit for: Bangalore-headquartered IT services and SaaS companies transferring engineers, product managers and executives to the U.S.; founder-led startups opening their first U.S. office; and individual L-1A and L-1B applicants whose petition has been refused or RFE'd and needs restructuring.
What Most Bangalore L-1 Lawyers Get Wrong About the Chennai Consulate
If you search for an L-1 visa lawyer in Bangalore, you will find plenty of firms that claim to serve the Bangalore market. Most of them miss the single most important thing about Bangalore L-1 cases: the consular interview does not happen in Bangalore. Bangalore sits in the Chennai consular district, so every individual L-1A and L-1B applicant from Karnataka travels to the U.S. Consulate General in Chennai for the visa interview. Blanket L-1 cases also go to Chennai — in fact, Chennai is the only post in India that accepts I-129S blanket filings.
This jurisdictional fact has practical consequences that get glossed over by remote U.S. firms and by visa consultants who are not admitted as lawyers:
Common patterns we see in the Bangalore L-1 market:
- U.S. firms operating remotely — the website lists "India service" or a Bangalore co-working address, but no qualified lawyer is on the ground in India. Documentation is exchanged by email and questions are answered on U.S. business hours, which lands at 4 a.m. IST for Bangalore clients.
- Visa consultants rather than qualified lawyers — visa consultants are not admitted to a legal bar and are not regulated in the same way as qualified attorneys, which can affect accountability and drafting standards on USCIS petitions.
- Generic interview prep — Bangalore applicants are coached for "the U.S. consulate" generally rather than for Chennai specifically. Chennai-specific preparation matters for the L-1B specialized-knowledge questions you should expect, the corporate-relationship documents you should bring, and the kinds of issues we commonly see in post-interview follow-up at that post.
- Blanket L-1 confusion — firms unfamiliar with the Indian consular system don't always know that Bangalore-based blanket L applicants must file Form I-129S directly at Chennai, not at the petitioning U.S. employer's post. This causes real refusals.
- L-1B specialized knowledge framing for IT services — the largest L-1 use case in Bangalore. Firms who don't understand the third-party worksite requirements in 8 CFR § 214.2(l)(7) draft petitions that look like generic IT contractor placements, not the company-specific knowledge cases USCIS demands.
How we are different. Davies & Associates' Country Head for India & GCC Practice, Sukanya Raman, Esq., lives in Bangalore. Our L-1 cases are run by qualified U.S. immigration lawyers, and our Chennai consulate preparation is built on years of casework at that specific post — not generic consular advice ported over from another country.
🏛 Why the Chennai Consulate Matters for Your Bangalore L-1 Case
The U.S. Consulate General in Chennai handles L-1A, L-1B and L-2 cases for residents of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry, Lakshadweep, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. It is also the only post in India that accepts blanket L-1 (Form I-129S) filings — which means even Mumbai or Delhi-based blanket L applicants travel to Chennai.
For Bangalore applicants, this means: travel logistics, accommodation, and Chennai-specific consular procedures that differ in practice from Mumbai or Delhi. The consular standards are the same nationally (set out at 9 FAM 402.12) but the documentary record expected at Chennai — particularly for L-1B specialized-knowledge cases from IT services firms and for new office L-1A business plans — is something best prepared by a firm with experience at that specific post.
For a full step-by-step on the Chennai consular process, see our L-1 visa at the U.S. Consulate Chennai guide.
Your Bangalore-Resident India Country Head
You will work directly with a named, qualified attorney who lives in your city. Sukanya Raman, Esq., Country Head for India & GCC Practice at Davies & Associates, is resident in Bangalore and runs the firm's Indian L-1 practice. Sukanya works directly with L-1 applicants on petition strategy, consular preparation, and post-interview follow-up — including for the Chennai consulate where Bangalore applicants are interviewed.
Meet Your Bangalore Attorney
Sukanya Raman, Esq.
Country Head, India & GCC Practice · Davies & Associates LLC · Resident in Bangalore
Sukanya leads the firm's India practice and lives in Bangalore. She oversees L-1 case strategy and client work for Bangalore tech companies, IT services firms, SaaS startups, and individual L-1A and L-1B applicants — from initial eligibility review and corporate-structure analysis, through Form I-129 preparation, to consular interview preparation for the U.S. Consulate Chennai. She also operates from the firm's Mumbai BKC office for clients in western India.
Working with the U.S. team: Sukanya works alongside Davies & Associates Chairman Mark I. Davies, Esq. (J.D. Penn Law, MBA Wharton, AILA) and the firm's wider U.S. immigration and corporate legal team. The result is a single coordinated case team across Bangalore, Mumbai, and the U.S., with one lawyer accountable to you.
Sukanya authored our detailed guide to L-1 visa processing at the U.S. Consulate General Mumbai, reviewed by Mark I. Davies. The same casework discipline and FAM-grounded approach applies to her Bangalore-Chennai work.
In the Press
Davies & Associates' India practice has been quoted in The Economic Times on the rise in L-1, O-1 and EB-5 visa demand among Indian tech professionals as H-1B scrutiny tightens. The Bengaluru-edition coverage by Swathi Moorthy discusses exactly the use cases this page is built for: Bangalore IT services and product companies seeking faster, more reliable U.S. transfer pathways than the H-1B lottery, including country-transfer L-1 strategies via Canada.
📰 The Economic Times — Indians Eye Other Visa Routes Amid H-1B Uncertainty, Layoffs
“What we are also seeing is that some companies are transferring their employees to other countries such as Canada or somewhere outside of the US for a brief time so that they will qualify for L-visa. This applies to those in the managerial position and can eventually transition to EB-1C to get the US green card.”
— Sukanya Raman, Country Head – India & GCC practice team, Davies & Associates LLC, quoted by Swathi Moorthy in The Economic Times (Bengaluru edition)
The article reports a measurable spike in L-1 and O-1 visa demand among Indian professionals and U.S. employers, driven by tighter H-1B scrutiny and ongoing tech-sector layoffs at Microsoft, Google, Intel and others. Davies & Associates' India practice was cited as a firm seeing this shift directly in its case volume, including the country-transfer L-1 strategy described in the quote above.
What this means in practice for Bangalore L-1 cases: the country-transfer strategy described in the Economic Times piece is one of several legitimate L-1 qualifying-employment structures we use where an applicant's recent employment history doesn't fit the standard one-year-in-three-years requirement under 9 FAM 402.12-3. The same managerial L-1A applicants are typically the candidates for an EB-1C multinational manager green card within one to two years of arrival in the U.S. We assess this case-by-case at the eligibility-review stage.
Our Bangalore Presence — UB City
Our Bangalore office is delineated space reserved exclusively for Davies & Associates within the Regus business centre at UB City, Level 15, Concorde Tower — one of central Bangalore's most established commercial addresses. This is not a hot desk, virtual mailbox, or generic co-working address. It is a real, dedicated workspace for Davies & Associates client meetings and case work in Bangalore, with on-site reception, meeting rooms, and the security infrastructure required for handling sensitive corporate documentation.
Davies & Associates — Bangalore Office
Address: Davies & Associates,
Regus UB City, Level 15, Concorde Tower,
UB City, 1 Vittal Mallya Road,
Bangalore 560001, Karnataka, India
Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Marathi
In-person meetings with Sukanya are arranged in advance around her case schedule and travel between Bangalore, Mumbai, and the U.S.
What matters most for your L-1 case is not just the office signage; it is who reviews your petition and how. That is a qualified U.S. immigration lawyer, with documentation reviewed by Sukanya Raman, Esq. in person where required, and petition drafting handled by our U.S. legal team in real time. Most foreign law firms claiming a Bangalore presence cannot point to a named, qualified attorney resident in the city at all. We can.
A Real Davies & Associates L-1A Client — In His Own Words
Most law firm websites display anonymous testimonials or stock-photo client images. We don't. Below is a real Davies & Associates L-1A client discussing his experience obtaining the visa — including how the case was handled through one of the most difficult periods for U.S. consular processing in recent memory.
A Davies & Associates L-1A client describing his visa experience.
The kind of cross-border legal work shown here — corporate-structure documentation, USCIS petition preparation, and consular interview support — is exactly what Bangalore tech companies, IT services firms, and SaaS founders need from an L-1 lawyer. It requires a real legal team across India and the U.S., not a single offshore contact point.
Bangalore Industries We Serve
Bangalore is India's technology capital and the city accounts for a disproportionate share of L-1 filings from India each year. The case patterns we see most often:
IT Services & ConsultingEngineers, project managers and technical leads transferring to U.S. client sites under L-1B specialized knowledge or L-1A managerial categories. Heavy 8 CFR 214.2(l)(7) third-party worksite scrutiny.
SaaS & Product CompaniesFounders and senior executives opening U.S. sales, partnerships, or customer-success teams. Often L-1A new office petitions under 8 CFR 214.2(l)(3)(v).
Deeptech & HardwareSpecialized engineers transferring proprietary knowledge of semiconductor, robotics, AI, or cloud-infrastructure platforms. L-1B specialized knowledge cases.
Fintech & Banking TechL-1A executives moving to U.S. operations of Bangalore-headquartered fintech firms. Often paired with EB-1C green card planning from day one.
Biotech & Pharma R&DSpecialized research staff transferring under L-1B; new office L-1 petitions for U.S. clinical or regulatory affiliates.
Family-Owned Tech BusinessesMid-size Bangalore groups expanding to the U.S. through a related entity. L-1A executive transfers with corporate-structure documentation work.
L-1A and L-1B: Which Category Applies
L-1A: Executives and Managers
The L-1A visa is for employees moving to the U.S. in an executive or managerial capacity. The definitions in INA §101(a)(44), expanded in 9 FAM 402.12-2(C), are specific: a manager must primarily direct the organisation, supervise the work of other supervisory or professional employees, and have authority over personnel decisions. An executive must direct the management of the organisation or a major component, set goals and policies, and exercise wide latitude in discretionary decision-making.
For Bangalore tech companies, the typical L-1A cases are senior product, engineering, or operations leaders moving to U.S. subsidiaries — or founders moving as executives of a newly opened U.S. office. Job titles alone are not enough; the role description has to match the statutory test.
L-1A holders may stay in the U.S. for up to seven years and have a direct path to a green card through the EB-1C multinational manager category.
L-1B: Specialized Knowledge
The L-1B visa is for employees with specialized knowledge of the company's products, services, research, equipment, techniques, or management. The standard, set out in 8 CFR § 214.2(l)(1)(ii)(D) and clarified in 9 FAM 402.12-2(D), requires knowledge that is genuinely advanced or proprietary — not knowledge that is merely common in the industry.
This is where Bangalore IT services cases face the hardest scrutiny. USCIS and consular officers are alert to L-1B petitions that effectively describe general technical skills (Java, Python, AWS, common cloud frameworks) rather than company-specific proprietary knowledge. The petition must clearly distinguish your employee's knowledge from what a similarly qualified U.S. worker would already possess. L-1B holders may stay for up to five years.
Blanket L-1 for Bangalore IT Services Firms
Many Bangalore-headquartered IT services and consulting groups qualify for blanket L-1 status under 8 CFR § 214.2(l)(4). A blanket L-1 is a pre-approved authorization that lets a qualifying group transfer eligible managers, executives and specialized knowledge employees without filing a separate I-129 for each one. The eligibility tests include a U.S. office that has been doing business for at least one year, three or more domestic and foreign branches, and revenue or workforce thresholds.
Two operational facts matter for Bangalore companies running blanket L volume:
- All blanket L cases are processed at Chennai. Under the centralization that took effect on 1 December 2011, the U.S. Consulate Chennai is the sole post in India that accepts Form I-129S blanket filings. Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad and Kolkata no longer process this category.
- Heightened third-party worksite scrutiny. Where the L-1B beneficiary will be placed at a U.S. client site, the petitioner must satisfy the contracts and itinerary requirements in 8 CFR § 214.2(l)(7) and demonstrate genuine employer control over the employee's work.
New Office L-1A for Bangalore Startup Founders
Bangalore SaaS founders and product company CEOs often use the new office L-1A provision under 8 CFR § 214.2(l)(3)(v), supplemented by the consular guidance in 9 FAM 402.12-5, to open a U.S. office and lead it as an executive. Initial approval is granted for one year; extension after the first year requires demonstrable progress — revenue, hires, U.S. office activity.
What new office L-1A petitions need to credibly include:
- A realistic business plan that explains how the U.S. entity will support an executive or managerial role within 12 months
- Evidence of secured U.S. premises (lease or licensed co-working agreement)
- Proof of sufficient capital transferred to the U.S. entity to fund the projected hires
- Documentation of the qualifying relationship between the Indian and U.S. companies, particularly where the founder holds equity through multiple jurisdictions or SPVs
- A clear distinction between operational work the founder may do in early days and the managerial/executive role that must exist by the time of the I-129 extension
The L-1 Process from Bangalore (via Chennai)
For an L-1 petition from a Bangalore-based applicant or company, the typical sequence is:
- Eligibility and structure review — Sukanya assesses the applicant, the role, and the corporate relationship. Where there are issues (e.g. recent fundraising changing the qualifying relationship, gaps in one-year overseas employment evidence, weak L-1B specialized knowledge framing), we address them before filing.
- Documentation gathering — corporate records of both Indian and U.S. entities, organisational charts, financials, employment history, and ownership documents. Reviewed by Sukanya in Bangalore where required.
- I-129 petition filing with USCIS by our U.S. legal team. Standard processing takes four to six months; premium processing reduces USCIS adjudication to 15 business days.
- DS-160 and consular interview booking at the U.S. Consulate General in Chennai — not Bangalore. Karnataka residents fall in the Chennai consular district.
- Chennai-specific interview preparation — mock interviews and a complete document set, prepared with reference to 9 FAM 402.12 and the patterns we see at Chennai for IT services L-1B and startup L-1A cases.
- Visa interview at Chennai and issuance. Where Chennai issues a 221(g) under 9 FAM 303.3-2, we manage the response.
End-to-end, most cases conclude within two to eight months from instruction to visa issuance.
Step-by-step Chennai consulate guide: L-1 visa interview at the U.S. Consulate Chennai ➝
L-1 Visa Lawyer Fees in Bangalore
L-1 visa legal fees vary depending on the category, the complexity of the corporate structure, and whether the case involves a new U.S. office or a blanket petition. We work on transparent fixed fees wherever possible — you know what you are paying before you instruct us.
The fees below are indicative ranges only and will be confirmed in your engagement letter after an initial consultation. They cover legal fees only — USCIS filing fees, premium processing fees, and consular fees are paid separately to the U.S. authorities.
| Service | Indicative Legal Fee Range (USD) |
|---|---|
| Initial consultation (in person Bangalore, Mumbai BKC, or video) | Fixed fee, credited against engagement |
| L-1A petition (executive or manager) | From mid four-figures |
| L-1B petition (specialized knowledge) | From mid four-figures |
| New office L-1 (Bangalore startup, first U.S. entity) | Higher range — includes structuring and business plan input |
| Blanket L-1 petition (qualifying IT services groups) | Quoted on instruction |
| L-2 dependant visa per family member | Lower fixed fee |
| RFE response or Chennai 221(g) recovery | Quoted after case review |
Government and third-party fees (USCIS I-129 filing fee, fraud prevention fee, ACWIA fee where applicable, premium processing fee, DS-160 visa fee) are payable separately and are not included in legal fees. The full L-1 Visa Costs & Fees breakdown is on a separate page.
Why Choose Davies & Associates as Your L-1 Visa Lawyer in Bangalore
- Bangalore-resident India Country Head. Sukanya Raman, Esq., Country Head for India & GCC Practice, lives in Bangalore. Same time zone. Same city. Direct attorney access.
- Lawyer-led, not consultant-led. Every L-1 case is run by qualified U.S. immigration lawyers. You work directly with a lawyer named in your engagement letter, not a visa consultant or intermediary.
- Chennai consulate expertise. Bangalore L-1 applicants interview in Chennai. Our preparation is built on years of casework at that specific post, not generic consular advice.
- Tech-sector L-1 specialism. Deep experience with L-1B specialized knowledge denials at IT services firms, blanket L volume cases, new office L-1A for SaaS founders, and EB-1C green card planning for tech executives.
- Cross-border legal coordination. Our U.S. corporate, tax, and immigration lawyers work together with Indian counsel where required.
- Transparent fees. Fixed-fee structure where possible. No hidden charges.
- Recognised practice. Davies & Associates lawyers have been listed among the Top 25 immigration attorneys by EB5 Investors Magazine.
FAQs: L-1 Visa Lawyer in Bangalore
Where in Bangalore do you meet clients?
Our Bangalore office is delineated space reserved exclusively for Davies & Associates within the Regus business centre at UB City, Level 15, Concorde Tower, 1 Vittal Mallya Road, Bangalore 560001 — not a hot desk or virtual mailbox. Sukanya Raman, Esq., our Country Head for India & GCC Practice, lives in Bangalore and arranges in-person meetings around her case schedule. Video consultations are also available.
Why do Bangalore L-1 applicants interview at Chennai instead of Bangalore?
Karnataka falls within the Chennai consular district. The U.S. Consulate General in Chennai handles L-1A, L-1B and L-2 cases for residents of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry, Lakshadweep, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Chennai is also the only post in India that accepts blanket L-1 (Form I-129S) filings, regardless of where the applicant lives. There is no U.S. consular section in Bangalore that processes L-1 visas.
How do I hire an L-1 visa lawyer in Bangalore?
Start by booking a consultation — in person in Bangalore with Sukanya Raman, Esq., at our Mumbai BKC office, or by video call. We will review your eligibility, the corporate structure, and the proposed U.S. role, and give you a clear scope and fee quote. If you proceed, the consultation fee is credited against the engagement and we issue an engagement letter naming the lawyer responsible for your case.
How much does an L1 visa lawyer in Bangalore charge?
Legal fees vary by category and complexity. We work on transparent fixed fees wherever possible. Indicative ranges are set out in the L-1 Visa Lawyer Fees in Bangalore section above. Government filing fees are paid separately to USCIS and the U.S. consulate.
Do you handle L-1B specialized knowledge cases for Bangalore IT services companies?
Yes. We advise Bangalore IT services and consulting firms on L-1B specialized knowledge cases, including the third-party worksite requirements in 8 CFR § 214.2(l)(7). The petition must clearly distinguish the employee's company-specific knowledge from general industry technical skills — that framing is the difference between approval and refusal at scale.
Can a Bangalore startup founder open a U.S. office on a new office L-1A?
Yes. The new office L-1A provision under 8 CFR § 214.2(l)(3)(v), supplemented by 9 FAM 402.12-5, allows a Bangalore founder to transfer to the U.S. as an executive of a newly opened U.S. entity. Initial approval is granted for one year, with extensions tied to demonstrable progress on hires, revenue, and U.S. office activity.
Does my Bangalore company qualify for blanket L-1 status?
A blanket L-1 petition under 8 CFR § 214.2(l)(4) is a pre-approved authorization that lets a qualifying group transfer eligible employees without filing individual I-129 petitions. Eligibility includes a U.S. office that has been doing business for at least one year, three or more domestic and foreign branches, and revenue or workforce thresholds. Many large Bangalore IT services and consulting groups qualify. All blanket L filings in India are accepted only at the Chennai consulate.
How long does an L-1 case from Bangalore take?
Standard USCIS processing of the I-129 petition takes around four to six months. Premium processing reduces USCIS adjudication to 15 business days. After USCIS approval, the consular interview must be scheduled at the U.S. Consulate Chennai. Most cases conclude within two to eight months from instruction to visa issuance, depending on premium processing and Chennai appointment availability.
What is the difference between L-1A and L-1B?
L-1A is for executives and managers under INA §101(a)(44) and 9 FAM 402.12-2(C), with a maximum stay of seven years and a direct EB-1C green card pathway. L-1B is for specialized knowledge employees under 8 CFR § 214.2(l)(1)(ii)(D) and 9 FAM 402.12-2(D), with a maximum stay of five years.
Can my spouse work in the U.S. on an L-1 visa?
Yes. The L-1 holder's spouse enters the U.S. on an L-2 visa. Following the November 2021 USCIS policy change and the related CBP I-94 update, L-2 spouses admitted to the U.S. with an “L-2S” class-of-admission annotation on their I-94 are employment-authorized incident to status. This means they may work for any employer without applying for a separate Employment Authorization Document (EAD). The unexpired I-94 with the L-2S annotation is itself acceptable as evidence of work authorization for I-9 employment verification purposes. Children under 21 may accompany the L-1 holder as L-2 dependants but may not work.
What happens if my L-1 petition is refused at the Chennai consulate?
Where Chennai issues a 221(g) refusal under 9 FAM 303.3-2, the case is typically not finally denied — the officer is requesting further documentation or verification. We manage the 221(g) response strategy. Where USCIS denies the I-129 petition itself, options include a motion to reopen or reconsider, a fresh petition that addresses the deficiencies, or appeal to the Administrative Appeals Office.
About the Authors
Mark I. Davies, Esq.
Chairman of Davies & Associates; focused on E visa strategy and complex consular filings.
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Grenada CBI + E2 Visa ClientThe entire process of getting an EB-5 visa is handled in a professional way by Mark Davies and his team. EB-5 is a wonderful option for anyone considering moving to the United States if you have the means. I was hoping to use the H-1B route for my children, but it became unreliable and so I looked to the EB-5 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 EB-5 visa holdersI'm in the process of extending my L-1 visa. I submitted a few questions regarding my case, and he contacted me back almost immediately, both by email and telephone. Unlike other attorneys I met before, he gave me the impression of knowing off 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.
L-1B 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 a 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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