Actions speak louder than words. This is especially true these days when we see announcements about efforts to revamp our immigration system to encourage investment in the United States. Here is the latest example. “Entrepreneur-in-Residence” initiative On October 11, 2012, USCIS Director Alejandro Mayorkas announced an “Entrepreneur-in-Residence” initiative to harness industry expertise for the public and private… Continue Reading
Category Archives: L-1 Visas
Subscribe to L-1 Visas RSS FeedVisa Services Limited in Tel Aviv in December 2012
Posted in Consular Processing, H-1B Visa Consular Processing, Israel Business, J-1 Visas, L-1 Visas, Nonimmigrant VisasThe following notice has appeared on the web site of the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv. See http://israel.usembassy.gov/visas.html for the latest information. We strongly encourage our clients applying for visas in Tel Aviv to plan carefully given the limited number of appointments available in the coming month.
Strategic Guidance for Blanket L-1 Visa Holders
Posted in Consular Processing, L-1 Visas, Nonimmigrant VisasWith holiday travel rapidly approaching, we encourage our clients to closely note the recent guidance the U.S. Department of State (DOS) has issued for L-1 visa applicants. According to the DOS’s Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM), individuals seeking an L-1A or an L-1B visa will be issued a visa stamp in accordance with the validity periods… Continue Reading
USCIS Releases Fraud Analysis Framework for H-1 and L-1 Visas
Posted in Emerging Companies, H-1B, Immigration Reform, L-1 VisasOn November 9, 2012, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released four documents regarding the agency’s internal fraud review process in connection with the adjudication of H-1B and L-1 petitions. These documents shed light on “fraud indicators” or variables that USCIS considers in adjudicating petitions; they also confirm that USCIS has systemically ramped up scrutiny… Continue Reading
