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Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
May 20th 2015, 3:10 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,151
Posted By Martin Smith

Re: I never expected THIS in the RFE! (L-1A application)

Thanks Pulaski - I really do appreciate your input on this one.

I think a 5 year planned return date is the way to go. Naturally if we do get the initial 12 month L-1A, further renewals will be...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
May 20th 2015, 3:01 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,151
Posted By Martin Smith

Re: I never expected THIS in the RFE! (L-1A application)

Cheers Boiler. Haven't as yet spoken to her. To be honest, I'm not convinced she's an expert in L-1As hence the posts here :-)

Given the fact that the BP is showing me being employed by the US LLC...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
May 20th 2015, 2:44 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,151
Posted By Martin Smith

Re: I never expected THIS in the RFE! (L-1A application)

Yeah, I hear you Zer.

The plan is to go over for as long as possible. The 12 month thing was due to the fact that the business is less than a year old and hence classed as a 'new office' for the...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
May 20th 2015, 1:36 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,151
Posted By Martin Smith

Re: I never expected THIS in the RFE! (L-1A application)

Cheers Ian.

Surely USCIS would see straight through any changes to the BP at this stage.

i.e "we've told you that you're personnel plan is weak, and the only reason you've now changed it (and...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
May 20th 2015, 1:33 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,151
Posted By Martin Smith

Re: I never expected THIS in the RFE! (L-1A application)

Thanks Pulaski, therein lies the problem i'm afraid.

Since the evidence that i'll be returning to the UK was (for whatever reason) missed off the original Petition, I'm a little concerned that any...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
May 20th 2015, 6:57 am
Replies: 19
Views: 2,151
Posted By Martin Smith

Exclamation I never expected THIS in the RFE! (L-1A application)

Summary

12 month Visa application: L-1A (new office)

UK manager moving to setup new office in USA

The beneficiary (me) is the 100% shareholder of the UK parent company

Request for...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Aug 24th 2014, 10:02 am
Replies: 12
Views: 3,600
Posted By Martin Smith

Re: L1-A Visa application and process (UK citizen)

Nice one - cheers Digby.

I'll give Craig a buzz tomorrow. I see that you're based in NJ. Did it not matter that Mr Fong is over in California?

Also, any advice for a smooth renewal? I know Rene...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Aug 20th 2014, 2:01 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 3,600
Posted By Martin Smith

Re: L1-A Visa application and process (UK citizen)

Yeah, I completely agree.

Could you perhaps recommend a decent immigration attorney and / or an accountant?
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Aug 19th 2014, 4:07 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 3,600
Posted By Martin Smith

Re: L1-A Visa application and process (UK citizen)

Oh, sorry - forgot the last question.

The L1-A appears to be our only viable option for obtaining a Visa. While my wife and I are both university educated and hold other professional...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Aug 19th 2014, 4:03 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 3,600
Posted By Martin Smith

Re: L1-A Visa application and process (UK citizen)

Thanks Rene,

The UK business will continue employing staff in the UK, yes.

The reason for the move is to expand our (the business) trading presence in the US.

Re: business plan. I've written...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Aug 19th 2014, 3:03 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 3,600
Posted By Martin Smith

Question L1-A Visa application and process (UK citizen)

Hi all,

I'd be extremely grateful for any advice, past experiences, or candid feedback on the following:

I'm just about to start the apparently long and painful process of applying for a US...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 16th 2013, 6:37 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 6,373
Posted By Martin Smith

Re: Family Move (UK to Florida): HELP - Visa & Insurance!

Thanks - I spoke with Susan Pai earlier today and that's the conclusion we pretty much came to.

L-1A visa all the way :)

Cost wise, we're looking at $7,500 for my Visa app (year 1) + $1,500...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 12th 2013, 8:04 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 6,373
Posted By Martin Smith

Re: Family Move (UK to Florida): HELP - Visa & Insurance!

Thanks Rene - i'll be heading over to ailalawyer asap then.

This forum is awesome BTW, v.v.helpful indeed :)
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 12th 2013, 8:00 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 6,373
Posted By Martin Smith

Re: Family Move (UK to Florida): HELP - Visa & Insurance!

Yep, I agree. Thanks again for your advice.

Any idea how this would need to be structured?

I'm assuming something like...

Create an LLC for the USA (only) profits? - paying state and federal...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 12th 2013, 7:31 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 6,373
Posted By Martin Smith

Re: Family Move (UK to Florida): HELP - Visa & Insurance!

Thanks Rene,

I really appreciate your feedback.

Re: Insurance

I think we're looking at somewhere in the region of $1,500 per month for decent family health insurance. I have no intention of...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 12th 2013, 7:18 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 6,373
Posted By Martin Smith

Re: Family Move (UK to Florida): HELP - Visa & Insurance!

ah - okay, thanks, i'm with you now. Crikey, yes we do have a fair chunk of cash but I certainly wouldn't spend $500 to guarantee a Green Card!
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 12th 2013, 7:15 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 6,373
Posted By Martin Smith

Re: Family Move (UK to Florida): HELP - Visa & Insurance!

Thanks Michael - much appreciated :)

Re: "A $500,000 investment gives your family legal permanent resident status" investment in a US property / family home, right?

Re: "a company transfer does...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 12th 2013, 4:22 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 6,373
Posted By Martin Smith

Smile Family Move (UK to Florida): HELP - Visa & Insurance!

Hi all,

First post, please be gentle :-)

I'm sure you get these type of questions all the time so I'll try and be as succinct as possible.

My wife and I would really (REALLY) appreciate...
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