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Is it Difficult, these days to get L1 A?

Old Sep 25th 2008, 7:21 am
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Is it Difficult, these days to get L1 A?

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I am a Business Executive with 2.5 yrs of experience, where my /our job is to provide ERP solutions for few Small Domestic & few emerging small international companies in my home country. Since I am quite knowledgeable with Techno commercial Marketing activities/Strategies; My company(Parent/Registered US Inc) with over 15- 20 employees in the USA is sponsoring me a L1 A visa, but my home company( A Subsidiary ) is very small with only 7 employees. What my question IS?
1.Do you think getting a L1 A visa for an applicant working in a small company with only few employees, be much Hard or Difficult than from the guys from MNC”s, U know!
2.& also du think a Masters degree( a MBA) is required for L1 A as such.
Though my sponsor in the US has got a lawyer & he said he’ll do his best. But, I am little anxious or rather doubtful about US consulates.
Sorry for this unreasonable question But? Any idea? Folks
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Old Sep 25th 2008, 9:15 am
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I am not going to compare to an MNC corp., they may have their own unique problems, which a small corp. may not face in some scenarios. But from your facts, r u a manager or executive (based on USCIS definition of executive: u should oversee professionals among other things), ur specialized knowledge skills make it easier for u to get a L1B.

education (specially a Masters degree) is not a concern for L1 visa, .
Yes, US Consulates will check for authenticity, but ur facts fit the L1 requirements, so go prepared, u will be fine.
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Thanks for your reply...
But, my designation is like (Business development executive) it’s a kind a Supervisory job, I supervise 4 employees. I am not a manager of a department or something.
Is it possible for a US petitioner to change my designation as a manager out there in the US? Coz I believe Executive- means it may come under CEO’s or Top level management category. As u said!
Du mind sending me a USCIS link for any other Details about this Executive/Manager category.

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didnt find the USCIS link, Murthy.com is a well respected site, Murthy.com Link:

What is the difference between the L1A visa and the L1B visa?
L1A is reserved for managerial or executive L-1s, while L1B is reserved for "specialized- knowledge" L-1s.

Managers actively manage the organization, or a part thereof, or they manage a "function." Managers either oversee the work of other supervisors, managers, or professionals, OR they manage essential functions of the organization. They have discretion over day-to-day operations.

Executives are responsible for directing the management of the organization or of a major component or function. They set policies and goals and have broad latitude to make important business decisions. They operate with only minimal supervision.

Specialized-knowledge employees have a detailed understanding of the company's products / services and the international markets for those products / services, OR they have advanced knowledge of company processes and procedures. It must be knowledge that can be obtained only through experience with that employer, such as experience with proprietary software or methodologies unique to the company, which is also important to the competitiveness of the company.

Another good site:
http://www.immigration.com/faq/lvisa.html
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Originally Posted by Enfield20
Thanks for your reply...
But, my designation is like (Business development executive) it’s a kind a Supervisory job, I supervise 4 employees. I am not a manager of a department or something.
Is it possible for a US petitioner to change my designation as a manager out there in the US? Coz I believe Executive- means it may come under CEO’s or Top level management category. As u said!
Du mind sending me a USCIS link for any other Details about this Executive/Manager category.

Thanks
Google power ??

http://www.myvisa.com/Visasage/L1.htm
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Yeah !! I am searching....
thank you...

Google Power is really Powerful.....
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Is it Difficult, these days to get L1 A?

Hello Everybody!
I am a Business Executive with 2.5 yrs of experience, where my /our job is to provide ERP solutions for few Small Domestic & few emerging small international companies in my home country. Since I am quite knowledgeable with Techno commercial Marketing activities/Strategies; My company(Parent/Registered US Inc) with over 15- 20 employees in the USA is sponsoring me a L1 A visa, but my home company( A Subsidiary ) is very small with only 7 employees. What my question IS?
1.Do you think getting a L1 A visa for an applicant working in a small company with only few employees, be much Hard or Difficult than from the guys from MNC”s, U know!
2.& also du think a Masters degree( a MBA) is required for L1 A as such.
Though my sponsor in the US has got a lawyer & he said he’ll do his best. But, I am little anxious or rather doubtful about US consulates.
Sorry for this unreasonable question But? Any idea? Folks
Thank you
& Please Reply...
Hi there - I've just renewed my L1A for the 4th time, and got an RFE on it initially. Apparently, they are really auditing all L1 applications heavily (and related GCs) - the RFE was purely for company info they've had in their system for years but couldn't be bothered to look up. So make sure you're company provides more than sufficient info about their operational status, organizational chart, managerial responsibiities etc.

Also, regarding your employees in the US, make sure that their qualifications are 'professional' (ie they have BA or equiv), as otherwise CIS may see them as 'skilled workers' not 'professionals', and therefore treat you as a 'supervisor', not a 'manager', which may affect your application. I should know - I've just had it happen to me - basically you're guilty until proven innocent, if they can find any way at all.....

Good luck!
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Thank you I'll Hope for the Best !
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IT will be great; if there is anybody who is with L1 A/B from a Small company can share their experiences,
Coz I have No idea. U know!

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See my previous post above - we are a very small company (2 here, 20 in UK), so I think it's definitely easier for 'recognized' large companies to get through the process. Can be done though - you've just got to be really well prepared. I can give you a good US attorney if you like.
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OK! thank you That'll great if u tell me any good attorney in the Illinois region, coz- even my sponsor will be doing it for the 1st time, u know ! Ill inform my US sponsor who is in Illinois, If it's possible to work with any lawyer from outside the illinois state, its good i'll talk to my sponsor u know ! coz I have little less idea about this.
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OK! thank you That'll great if u tell me any good attorney in the Illinois region, coz- even my sponsor will be doing it for the 1st time, u know ! Ill inform my US sponsor who is in Illinois, If it's possible to work with any lawyer from outside the illinois state, its good i'll talk to my sponsor u know ! coz I have little less idea about this.
No!! The US arm of your internationl company will hire a lawyer to arrange a transfer of one of its managerial or executive level employees to the US offices... using a L1 Visa Petition for an Intracompany Transferee..
It has very little to do with you .
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OK !! then...

Approximately ! How long It takes to get through the entire Process of L1 (right from USCIS approval to other steps)? Generally!

& also could you just give me an Idea, of Exact Documents to be taken from my side(from Home Country) to the Consulate!

Thank You !
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OK !! then...

Approximately ! How long It takes to get through the entire Process of L1 (right from USCIS approval to other steps)? Generally!

& also could you just give me an Idea, of Exact Documents to be taken from my side(from Home Country) to the Consulate!

Thank You !
Too many variables for any exact time

That for the Layer to sort out ..its not a DIY procedure
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