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At VKM Law Group, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional results for our clients. One of our recent successes involves securing an EB-1C I-140 approval for a client seeking a green card for a managerial employee at their US office. The Challenge Our client aimed to sponsor an employee working as a manager in their US office for an EB-1C green card. The process for obtaining an EB-1C I-140 approval is rigorous, requiring a comprehensive petition that: Details the foreign managerial duties performed by the employee. Describes the managerial duties to be performed in the US. Establishes a qualifying relationship between the...

The L-1 visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows multinational companies to transfer employees from their foreign offices to their U.S. branches. It is available in two categories: L-1A for executives and managers, and L-1B for employees with specialized knowledge. Understanding the initial validity period and the process for obtaining extensions is crucial for both employers and employees to ensure compliance and continued employment in the U.S. Initial Validity Period L-1A Visa (Executives and Managers): The initial validity period for an L-1A visa is up to 3 years. If the employee is coming to the U.S. to establish a new office,...

A major legal event took place in the area of U. S. immigration law on August 26, 2024. The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas recently ordered an administrative stay in the case of Texas v. Department of Homeland Security.  This stay has temporarily stopped the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from providing parole in place under the “Keeping Families Together” program for two weeks. What this stay implies, what it means for those it affects, and what they need to do will be discussed in this blog post. What is "Keeping Families Together"? “Keeping Families Together” is...