L1A transfer: my firm asks if I have an immigration lawyer
Nov 27th 2018, 11:46 am
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L1A transfer: my firm asks if I have an immigration lawyer
Hi all,
My firm (mid-sized, cc ~800 employees worldwide) is ready to transfer me from the UK to US on L1A.
I am being asked if I have an immigration lawyer that I want to use. I know that they also have an immigration lawyer that I can use if I want to.
Question: what are the benefits/disadvantages of not having my own immigration lawyer for L1A transfer?
I note that I want to petition for green card once I am in the States-- I would imagine I'd need an immigration lawyer at least that point in time, who would work my firm's immigration lawyer? Or is this not the case?
Thanks!
My firm (mid-sized, cc ~800 employees worldwide) is ready to transfer me from the UK to US on L1A.
I am being asked if I have an immigration lawyer that I want to use. I know that they also have an immigration lawyer that I can use if I want to.
Question: what are the benefits/disadvantages of not having my own immigration lawyer for L1A transfer?
I note that I want to petition for green card once I am in the States-- I would imagine I'd need an immigration lawyer at least that point in time, who would work my firm's immigration lawyer? Or is this not the case?
Thanks!
Nov 27th 2018, 12:47 pm
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Re: L1A transfer: my firm asks if I have an immigration lawyer
Is the company paying the attorney fees no matter which way you choose?
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Nov 27th 2018, 12:57 pm
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Re: L1A transfer: my firm asks if I have an immigration lawyer
The files for the L visa, not you, so the attorney should be their attorney, not yours. They are the ones that must pay the fee for the visa and for the attorney. You do not require a separate attorney.
You will not be applying for a green card when you come to the US. You don't have that ability. Your company will file for your green card, if that is what they chose to do, as they must be the one to sponsor you. Again, it is their attorney, not yours.
You will not be applying for a green card when you come to the US. You don't have that ability. Your company will file for your green card, if that is what they chose to do, as they must be the one to sponsor you. Again, it is their attorney, not yours.
Nov 27th 2018, 4:04 pm
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Re: L1A transfer: my firm asks if I have an immigration lawyer
The files for the L visa, not you, so the attorney should be their attorney, not yours. They are the ones that must pay the fee for the visa and for the attorney. You do not require a separate attorney.
You will not be applying for a green card when you come to the US. You don't have that ability. Your company will file for your green card, if that is what they chose to do, as they must be the one to sponsor you. Again, it is their attorney, not yours.
You will not be applying for a green card when you come to the US. You don't have that ability. Your company will file for your green card, if that is what they chose to do, as they must be the one to sponsor you. Again, it is their attorney, not yours.
