In this episode of Immigration Law for Tech Startups, I explain the American holiday of Thanksgiving, which this year falls on November 26, and discuss the things in 2020 that I’m most appreciative of. I’m appreciative of my amazing team and the work they do day in and day out. And I’m…
In this episode of Immigration Law for Tech Startups, I discuss the top seven most startup-friendly visas and green cards and what startup founders can and cannot do on each of them. Unlike Canada, Australia, the U.K., and New Zealand, the United States does not have a startup visa. Congress attempted to…
If you are an employer who frequently petitions to transfer employees from your multinational offices to the U.S. as managers, executives, or individuals with specialized knowledge, you might consider a Blanket L petition. What is a Blanket L Petition? A Blanket L petition is a group petition for your employees to apply directly for…
If your company has at least two offices, one in the U.S. and one abroad, your company might be able to petition for an employee with specialized knowledge to be transferred to the U.S. office in the L1-B status. Benefits of the L1-B There are several advantages to an L-1B visa. It can be valid up to five years,…
If your company has at least two offices, one in the U.S. and one abroad, your company might be able to petition for an executive or manager to be transferred to the U.S. office in the L1-A status. Benefits of the L1-A There are several advantages to an L-1A visa. It can be valid up to seven years, with…