29 Jan 2025

I’ve been the manager of a family-owned business for several years. I am the majority owner of the Indian company and my brother is the majority owner of the U.S. entity. Will this corporate structure work for L-1? If not, and my brother transfers his shares in the U.S. entity to me, do I need to wait another year before I qualify for L-1?

Answer The current ownership structure generally would not work, as there must be common ownership and control of both the foreign and U.S. entities. If you change the ownership structure so that you own / control both entities, this would resolve the qualifying relationship issue and...

22 Jan 2025

After working in the U.S. on H1B for a few years, my company sent me back to India to work as a manager for one year. I am now being transferred back to the U.S. in a managerial role so I can file in the EB1 category. Do I have to transfer back on L1A to qualify, or can I go back on H1B?

Answer You should be able to return on L1A or H1B. Either way, this should not impact your eligibility for the EB1(c) category. (22.Jan.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access more...

15 Jan 2025

I mailed my application to a USCIS lockbox weeks ago, but I have not yet received a receipt, and my filing fee has not been cashed. How do I contact USCIS about my missing case, since I do not even have a receipt number to reference?

Answer It is possible to eMail USCIS lockbox support at lockboxsupport@uscis.dhs.gov to inquire about a filing that has not yet been receipted. You should include the form number, petitioner or applicant name, date of birth, and mailing address, as well as the lockbox the package was...