L1 A Visa and Location change

[avsjayan]

Hi,
I have landed US six months back with a valid L1A Visa. Now my organization wants me to move to a new location, where a new office will be set up. My attorney advises for a new L1A filing for the location change.
- Will it be possible to file a new L1A while I am already in this country with a valid L1A?
- If this is possible, then, if the new application gets rejected will it affect my current L1A Visa?
- What would be the cost for a new L1A and L2 for my 3 dependents?
- What would be the cost if I go for a green card?

Appreciate any help.

TIA

Regards
Sree

[prestopraps]

L1A Location Change - Related

Hi Sree / Others who may see this..

Could someone guide as to how to proceed / how they proceeded in such a situation.

Did you file for L1A amendment or continued with the original L1A blanket. Did you face any issues at the Port of Entry or at any other time ?

In case you went ahead with the Amendment :
What category does the amendment fall under ? Is it a Material Change or a Non-Material Change ?
If the amendment got denied, how does it impact your original Visa ? Are you still allowed to work as per the conditions in the original visa?

Regards,
P

[din132]

Hi Sree / Others who may see this..

Could someone guide as to how to proceed / how they proceeded in such a situation.

Did you file for L1A amendment or continued with the original L1A blanket. Did you face any issues at the Port of Entry or at any other time ?

In case you went ahead with the Amendment :
What category does the amendment fall under ? Is it a Material Change or a Non-Material Change ?
If the amendment got denied, how does it impact your original Visa ? Are you still allowed to work as per the conditions in the original visa?

Regards,
P

Did you get answer amendment process for location change in l1-A. How much time it takes for location/client change.

Is it material or non-material change?

How much time and cost involved in this amendment process?

[djsameer2000]

Check with your attorney about the transfer Memo process. This is something that your company has to issue. Check if they have the rights to do that . In that case you will not require an amendment.

[din132]

Check with your attorney about the transfer Memo process. This is something that your company has to issue. Check if they have the rights to do that . In that case you will not require an amendment.

Hi Sameer,

Can you please elaborate on transfer memo process?

I work in one of the Indian major IT services company. My HR team will issue Deputation/Offer letter when I go to new location/client which will have work location, client name, my role, compensation details etc.

Will that be enough along with approved blanket L1-A petition for changing client & location?

If I have these two documents (approved L1 petition, Deputation letter), there is no need to go to USCIS again for filing amendment when we change client/location in L1A visa?

Please clarify.

Thanks.

[din132]

Hi Sameer,

Can you please elaborate on transfer memo process?

I work in one of the Indian major IT services company. My HR team will issue Deputation/Offer letter when I go to new location/client which will have work location, client name, my role, compensation details etc.

Will that be enough along with approved blanket L1-A petition for changing client & location?

If I have these two documents (approved L1 petition, Deputation letter), there is no need to go to USCIS again for filing amendment when we change client/location in L1A visa?

Please clarify.

Thanks.

@djsameer2000.......Can you pls shared your view on this query?