L1-A Extension question about a direct reports

[uks19]

Hi..

Filing for L1A Individual petition soon and have a question regarding direct reports

I currently have 5 direct reports and 11 indirect reports. But all of them are offshore, except one direct report. Would not having more than 1 report onsite be a problem?

I will be submitting orgcharts, paystub and job duties for each of my direct reports. In addition, will submit some email proofs showing I allocate and review tasks.

My attorney even asked for email/proofs to show I approve leaves of my direct reports. This seems very difficult as it is done through a pOrtal in my company and fetching historical records is not possible. Planning to share current request, if any. Sounds okay??

Please help.

[Libra_14]

I currently have 5 direct reports and 11 indirect reports. But all of them are offshore, except one direct report. Would not having more than 1 report onsite be a problem?

You just need to prove that you are a functional manager - number of reportees doesn't matter. Infact a person who owns a function without any current sub-ordinates can move to USA to hire new folks.

My attorney even asked for email/proofs to show I approve leaves of my direct reports. This seems very difficult as it is done through a pOrtal in my company and fetching historical records is not possible. Planning to share current request, if any. Sounds okay??

Try to collect those over email, even if you approve those on a portal, request them to send you an email & you approve it back over email as well. Recent data should be fine.

[uks19]

Thanks, Libra_14 for the reply and the information.

I forgot to mention I am in the USA from the past 3 years (As AVP) and this will be my first extension and the above questions are related to L1-A Extension.

Best,

[Libra_14]

Even for extension, the requirement will be same. Do not worry about number of sub-ordinates much, concentrate on your role & rights to hire/fire.

[uks19]

Thank you so much Libra_14