Approved

An Indian Founder's L-1 Clears an RFE for His Startup

Technology | 7 days ago

L-1 Visa
From India
RFE
L-1Visa

Case Summary.

Lahaina Araneta helped an Indian founder and CEO win approval for an L-1 visa to launch his company's new U.S. subsidiary, drawing on a well-established overseas headquarters and early-stage U.S. operations. The case cleared an RFE along the way, with the team assembling the required business plan and supporting documentation to keep the filing on track ahead of his return to India.

Lead Attorney.

Lahaina Araneta McBeth

Lahaina Araneta McBeth

Immigration Lawyer Co-Counsel to Manifest Law

Lahaina Araneta is an experienced immigration attorney with over a decade of experience. She is a co-counsel to Manifest Law—a new kind of immigration law firm. She brings a unique perspective shaped by her own immigrant background and is passionate about making the U.S. immigration process as smooth as possible for her clients. Every step of the way, she combines her legal expertise with a compassionate approach to ensure her clients feel supported.

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