Lawyers in Queens | Executive Visa Approval

The New York subsidiary was incorporated under the New York Business Corporation Law (BCL §401 et seq.) and registered with the New York Department of State.

At the time of visa filing, the entity employed only two local staff members and relied heavily on strategic direction from its parent company.

Despite its small size, the subsidiary was contractually responsible for supplier negotiations, regulatory compliance, and future workforce expansion within New York.

The primary challenge involved demonstrating that two senior foreign nationals qualified for executive or managerial transferee visas despite the subsidiary’s limited headcount.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services closely scrutinizes whether proposed transferees are truly essential at early operational stages.

The case was evaluated under 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(15)(L) and 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(l), which govern L-1A intracompany transferee visas.

These provisions require proof that the transferees will primarily perform executive or managerial duties rather than day to day operational tasks.

In addition, New York employment and corporate compliance considerations were reviewed to ensure the executives’ authority aligned with state governance rules.

The first transferee was designated as Director of U.S. Operations, responsible for strategic planning, vendor contracts, and regulatory oversight.

The second transferee was assigned as Head of Financial and Corporate Governance, overseeing budgeting, compliance reporting, and intercompany transactions.

Organizational charts, board resolutions, and detailed job descriptions were submitted to demonstrate that both roles met federal executive standards.

With executive leadership in place, the subsidiary implemented compliant hiring practices, payroll systems, and internal controls under New York law.

The case illustrates how early stage subsidiaries can lawfully secure multiple executive visas when roles are properly structured and documented.

This matter highlights the importance of experienced lawyers in Queens guiding cross border corporate expansion under U.S. And New York legal frameworks.