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L Visa Essentials: A Paralegal's Guide to Preparing and Submitting Petitions
Introduction to the L-1 Visa Program
Course Disclosure
Overview of L Visa Category
General eligibility requirements
Understanding key terms and definitions
L-1A Visa for Executives and Managers
Who qualifies for L-1A?
Required Documents for an L-1A Petition
Preparing the L-1A petition
Common challenges and how to overcome them
L-1B Visa for Specialized Knowledge Employees
Who qualifies for L-1B?
Preparing the L-1B petition
Common RFEs (Requests for Evidence) and how to respond
L-1 Petitions for a New Office vs. an Extension
New Office L-1 Petitions
L-1 Extension Petitions
The Process
Gathering and Organizing Supporting Evidence
Filing Form I-129 & L Supplement
Fees and Processing Times
After Receiving an Approval Notice from USCIS
What Happens When the L-1 Petition is Approved by USCIS?
Approval Notice from USCIS
If the Employee is Inside the U.S. (Change of Status or Extension)
If the Employee is Outside the U.S. (Consular Processing Required)
Arrival in the U.S. and I-94 Issuance
Duration of Stay & Extensions
Blanket L Petitions
What is an L-1 Blanket Petition?
Who Qualifies for an L-1 Blanket Petition?
Benefits of an L-1 Blanket Petition
How does the L-1 Blanket Process Work?
Limitations of the L-1 Blanket Petition
L-1 Blanket vs Regular L-1 Petitions
Including Dependents – L-2 Visas
Eligibility for L-2 dependents (spouses and children)
How to Apply for an L-2 Visa
Work authorization for L-2 spouses
Education and benefits for L-2 children
Understanding Approval Notices, Visa Stamps, and I-94s
The Importance of the I-797 Approval Notice
Understanding the I-94 Arrival/Departure Record
Visa Issuance Dates vs. L-1 Petition Validity
Additional Considerations
Maintaining Compliance with L Visa Regulations
Submission and Follow-Up
Reviewing and Double-Checking Petitions
Strategies for Timely Submission
Post-Submission Action Items
Monitoring Petition Status and Responding to Updates
Ethical Considerations and Compliance
The paralegal’s role in L-1 visa preparation
Avoiding unauthorized practice of law (UPL)
Fraud prevention and compliance with USCIS regulations
Pathway to a Green Card?
Pathway to a Green Card
Who Can Apply for a Green Card?
Bonus Materials and Samples
Sample Cover Letter
Sample Table of Exhibits
Sample Employer Support Letters
Additional Downloadable Material
Conclusion
Final Thoughts
Course Evaluation
Final Assessment and Certification
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