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The L-1 visa, which facilitates the transfer of key employees within multinational companies to the U.S., places significant emphasis on the applicant's job duties. This specificity is crucial because the L-1 visa is designed to allow companies to fill positions in the U.S. that require specialized knowledge or managerial capabilities that cannot easily be found in the American workforce.
Why Job Duties Matter:
- Supporting Managerial or Executive Roles: For L-1A visa applicants, the job duties must align with managerial or executive-level responsibilities. This includes meeting the four prongs of the executive or managerial definition.
- Defining Company Needs: The detailed description of job duties helps to demonstrate the necessity of transferring a specific employee to the U.S. office. It establishes that the role is essential for the operation and success of the U.S. branch.
- Verifying Specialized Knowledge: For L-1B visa applicants, the job duties must clearly show that the role requires specialized knowledge that the employee possesses. This could include familiarity with the company’s products, processes, or procedures that are not commonly found in the industry.
Legal Scrutiny: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) closely reviews these job descriptions to ensure they meet L-1 visa requirements. Any discrepancies between the job duties listed and the actual work performed can lead to complications or denials in visa processing.
Crafting precise and accurate job descriptions in L-1 visa applications is critical. These descriptions support the legal requirements of the visa category and highlight the indispensable role of the employee within the company. At Visa Business Plans, we have assisted hundreds of attorneys and their clients in drafting comprehensive and realistic job descriptions that support their L-1A petitions. Let us help you ensure that your job duties are thoroughly detailed to pave the way for a successful transfer.
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The information provided in this blog is intended solely for informational purposes. While we strive to offer accurate and up-to-date content, it should not be considered legal advice. Immigration laws and regulations are subject to change, and individual circumstances can vary widely. For personalized guidance and legal advice regarding your specific immigration situation, we strongly recommend consulting with a qualified immigration attorney who can provide you with tailored assistance and ensure compliance with current laws and regulations.
Visa Business Plans is led by Marco Scanu, a certified coach from the University of Miami with a globally-based practice coaching Fortune 1000 company executives, entrepreneurs, as well as professionals in four different continents. Mr. Scanu advises clients on turnaround strategies and crisis management.
Mr. Scanu received a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Cum Laude) from the University of Florida and an MBA in Management from Bocconi University in Milan, Italy. Mr. Scanu was also a Visiting Scholar at Michigan State University under the prestigious H. Humphrey Fellowship (Fulbright program) with a focus on Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital, and high-growth enterprises.
At present, Mr. Scanu is the managing partner and CEO at Visa Business Plans, a Miami-based boutique consulting firm providing attorneys and investors with business planning services in the areas of U.S. and Canadian immigration, SBA loans, and others.
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