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L-1 Visa

L-1 visa interview
former visa officer insights

This dual-intent visa can be a game-changer for your career, so it's important to get the visa interview right.

 

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Pass your L-1 visa interview

The L visa is a non-immigrant visa for employees of multinational companies who are transferring to a related U.S. office. L-1A visas are generally used for executives and managers, while L-1B visas are for employees with specialized knowledge.

Even after your petition is approved, the visa officer still needs to feel confident that you qualify for the visa, that your U.S. role fits the L visa category, and that you will use the visa properly.

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Common issues L-1
visa applicants have:

Our team has interviewed thousands of employment-based visa applicants during our time
as visa officers, so we know what kind of issues you may run into at your interview.

 

Explaining your experience

The visa officer needs to understand what you actually do, what responsibilities you have, and why your role qualifies as managerial, executive, or specialized knowledge.

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Visa officers can see all of your visa history.

Assuming the hard part is over

Many L visa applicants think that once USCIS approves the petition, the visa interview is just a formality. It is not. The visa officer will make an independent decision and may ask detailed questions about your employment, company structure, or qualifications.

Evidence and documentation

Make sure you have all proper documentation and that it is accurate.

Work history

L visa eligibility depends in part on your qualifying employment outside the United States. You should be prepared to explain where you worked, what you did, and how your prior role relates to the position you will hold in the United States.

Your employer

The visa officer may ask about the company that is transferring you. Be ready to explain your employer's business, its relationship to the U.S. office, and how the company is structured.

Don’t use single word answers

Visa officers hate one-word answers. You need to give answers that are thorough, yet concise.

Be confident when talking about your situation

Confidence is key! Being overly nervous will make it very difficult to showcase the strengths of your case.

Be proactive

It's your responsibility to give the visa officer the information they need to approve your visa.

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