May
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The L-1A Visa: Back Door To Permanent Residency?
May 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment
This article introduces another member of the INS (Immigration and Naturalization Service) “alphabet soup” - the “L” visa. The L - Visa is issued to intra-company transferees: these are individuals transferring from a business entity outside the U.S.A. to an affiliated enterprise within the U.S.A. The L visa may be a [...]
May
16
The L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2004
May 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment
In the closing days of Congress in Fall 2004, the L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2004 (”Act”)was included in the Fiscal Omnibus Appropriations bill (H.R. 4818). The Act was doubtless spurred by numerous reports and testimony to Congress that the L-1 visa - especially the L-1B - was being misused by employers [...]