L-1 Visa: How To Start A Business In USA As A Foreigner
Learn how to successfully secure L-1 intra-company transfer visa
to start, fund and grow your business in the US.
November 22, 2024 - 11:00AM IST
About The Webinar
For starting a business in the U.S. as a non-citizen, or moving key personnel to USA, the New Office L-1 Visa is a great option. The L-1 visa allows qualified executives and managers a faster path to secure Green Card. This webinar will educate you on the key challenges and strategies associated with securing New Office L-1 Visa successfully.
You’ll Learn
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How To Choose Type Of Business Entity: Corporation, LLC, LLP
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How To Qualify The Ownership For L-1 Visa
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Is Physical Office Space In The U.S. Mandatory
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What To Include In The Business Plan
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How To Develop Organization Charts And Job Descriptions
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Can You Use Overseas Staff To Support Managerial Position In The U.S.
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How To Apply For L-1 Visas At U.S. Consulates
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How To Avoid L-1 Extension Denial
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Typical Case Scenarios
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PLUS: Q&A With The Specialist
About The Host
Dr. Alka Chopra Madan
Dr Alka Chopra Madan, a U.S. Immigration specialist, will provide an overview about starting your business in USA, practical tips and suggestions to manage your business or work in America successfully.
With 20+ years in practicing US Immigration, Dr. Madan has experienced almost every business immigration issue. An aggressive practitioner, she provides expert immigration opinions and regularly advises clients ranging from startup CEOs, multinational executives to treaty investors.
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions ?
Here you’ll find answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about our services, processes, and policies. If you have any other questions, please feel free to reach out to us directly.
The L1 Visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows foreign companies to transfer executives, managers, or specialized employees to their U.S. office or establish a new office, with the L1A specifically for executives and managers.
The foreign company must be operational for at least one year with a $100,000 annual turnover, and the transferee must have worked in a managerial or executive role for at least one continuous year in the past three years.
Develop a business plan, register the U.S. entity, obtain an EIN, file the L1 petition with USCIS, attend a consular interview, and relocate to the U.S. after visa approval.
A detailed business plan, organizational charts, office lease proof, financial statements, incorporation documents, and evidence of the applicant's managerial role.
Yes, it is initially valid for one year (for new offices) and can be extended in two-year increments, up to a maximum of 7 years.
It allows business expansion in the U.S., dependent visas (spouse and children under 21), and a pathway to a Green Card (EB1C) without labor certification.
The visa requires a one-year relationship between foreign and U.S. entities and is limited to managerial or executive roles, excluding non-executive positions.
Yes, the L1A can lead to a Green Card under the EB1C category after 1-2 years of successful U.S. business operation.
Yes, dependents on L2 visas can work, with spouses eligible to apply for Employment Authorization.