L-1 NEW OFFICE SUPPORT LETTER

INTRA-COMPANY TRANSFEREE (EXECUTIVE/MANAGER/SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE)

Filing Overview

• Petitioner (U.S. entity): [NAME, STATE OF INCORP], FEIN: [FEIN]
• Foreign entity: [NAME, COUNTRY]
• Relationship: [PARENT/SUBSIDIARY/AFFILIATE/BRANCH]
• Beneficiary: [NAME]; Role abroad: [TITLE]; Proposed U.S. role: [EXEC/MAN/SPECIALIZED]
• Start date/validity requested: [DATES]; Worksite: [ADDRESS]

Packet Order (suggested)

1) Support letter (this document).
2) Form I-129 + L supplement; filing fees; G-28; G-1145.
3) Corporate relationship evidence: share certificates, org charts, bylaws/incorporation docs, operating agreements.
4) Foreign employment evidence: pay slips, contracts, HR letters, organizational charts.
5) Proposed U.S. role and duties with percentage allocations; hiring plan and org chart (current and 1-year projection).
6) Business plan: market analysis, financial projections, staffing plan, milestones for 1 year.
7) Office space evidence: lease/deed, photos, utility setup.
8) Financial evidence: capitalization, bank statements, initial revenue/POs/contracts if any.
9) Beneficiary credentials (resume, degrees, licenses if applicable).
10) Specialized knowledge evidence (if L-1B): product/process descriptions, training records, affidavits.
11) Prior L approvals, I-94, passport copies (if COS/extension).

Support Letter Outline (sample)

1) Introduction and requested classification/validity.
2) Corporate relationship and ownership.
3) Beneficiary's qualifying employment abroad (1-year requirement) with detailed duties.
4) Proposed U.S. duties and how they meet executive/managerial/specialized criteria.
5) Business plan and staffing trajectory to reach operational viability within 1 year.
6) Office location and resources.
7) Conclusion and exhibit index.

Practice Notes

• Align hiring plan with executive/managerial role by year end; avoid front-line duties.
• Ensure ownership documentation is consistent across entities.
• Keep business plan realistic with revenue/expense projections and hiring dates.
• For L-1B, clearly define proprietary knowledge and its material value.
• Paginate exhibits; ensure lease term covers requested validity.