Canadian L1 Visa Info

[Ktaylor56]

Hey All,

So I’m a Canadian citizen, married to a US citizen. Sure currently living in Canada on a Canadian PR and my company is currently in the process of transferring me to the US for a sales role. We have a son who is a dual citizen.

Just looking for honest feed back and information. Would anyone know if getting a L1 visa approved because a spouse and kids are US citizens would help? I know it wouldn’t hurt on the application but wondering if that help.
I do not have a 4 year degree, but have worked in the oil and gas sector for 14 years and have been in a corporate sales role for 4 years now. We will be applying use special knowledge of my product line and have a internal visa team and external law firm working on my package.

Any information would be great!

[Libra_14]

Would anyone know if getting a L1 visa approved because a spouse and kids are US citizens would help? I know it wouldn’t hurt on the application but wondering if that help.

Having an USC spouse and kids doesn't add any value to your L1 visa application - you'll still be evaluated on the merits if you really eligible for the same.

Since you have USC spouse, why don't you apply for GC directly? that will be easy, quick & more beneficial.

[Ktaylor56]

We are looking at the option of green card. I have accepted a role in the us for my current employer. They are currently working on doing the transfer and L1-B visa. But with the Green card I don’t think I’m able to work during that process, so I wouldn’t be able to accept this role.

Hope they don’t have any issues getting me this visa, but I also don’t know a lot about this process just yet.

[Libra_14]

Hope they don’t have any issues getting me this visa, but I also don’t know a lot about this process just yet.

It should not be a problem, All the best !
Certainly, getting a GC will be a longer process as compared to L1B.

[LimaOne]

Wouldn't a TN visa be a lot easier ?

[Ktaylor56]

From what I can tell they will be applying for a L-1b petition and I take this to the airport 3-4 hours before my flight to be approved. Sounds crazy but apparently is a simple process and hope it all works out. Not sure on the TN, our internal and external lawyers felt this was the best route.