Foreigners working in the U.S. generally have to either change to a green card or hold a work visa to work in the U.S., but the U.S. work visa is generally a short-term visa, and the working period cannot exceed its validity period, and must leave the country or apply for an extension in advance before the expiration date, so as to obtain the opportunity to continue working in the United States. Among them, for those who hold an L1 visa, if they have no intention of leaving the country, they need to go through the extension procedure before the L1 visa expires, which is very crucial, so do you know what you need to prepare for the L1 visa extension? Let's take a look
Extension Request**:First, you will need to fill out and submit the applicable **, usually the I-129**. This is for non-immigrant worker applications**, including the extension of the L1 visa.
Letter of Support from Employer:Your employer will need to provide a letter certifying that your work in the U.S. is legal and necessary. The letter should clearly state your position, job responsibilities, and how long the extension will take.
Employer's Tax Records:Provide your employer's most recent tax return to prove your company's financial stability.
Work contract or agreement:Provide copies of any work contracts or agreements you have with your employer to prove your employment and responsibilities with the company.
Company Documents:Your employer will also need to provide relevant documents of the company, such as business license, organizational structure, etc., to prove the legitimacy of the company and your status in the company so that the examiner can understand your role in the company.
Proof of salary:You will need to provide proof of salary for the past few years to prove that your job in the U.S. is stable and meets the job requirements.
Copies of personal passports and visas:Provide a copy of the individual's passport and current L1 visa page, including expiration date and personal information page.
Curriculum vitae:Provide an up-to-date CV detailing your educational background, work experience, skills, and more.
i-94**：This is the entry record you got when you entered the U.S.**. Make sure your I-94** is active and submitted with your extension application.
Visa Fees:There is a fee for submitting an extension request. Please make sure you have paid the correct fee and submit the proof of payment with it.
Visa**: Submit a visa that meets the required size and quality requirements**, usually in colour, with a white background and a frontal head**, to make sure that ** meets the requirements, otherwise your application may be delayed.
Proof of previous employment:If you have changed jobs in the past few years, you may need to provide documents related to it, such as references from previous employers or proof of employment, to prove your employment history and skills.
Family member information (if applicable):If your family members also need an extension, they will need to submit their relevant information, including passports, visas, and**.
Other Supporting Documents:Depending on individual circumstances, it may be necessary to provide additional supporting documents such as academic certificates, professional qualifications, etc., to prove your professional abilities and qualifications.