Approved

New-Office L-1 Survives an RFE on a Young Consultancy

Engineering & Manufacturing | 1 year ago

L-1 Visa
From South Africa
No RFE
L-1Visa

Case Summary.

Carmiann Cespedes helped a South African mechanical engineer who founded a U.S. engineering consultancy keep his new-office L-1 case on track by successfully overcoming a Request for Evidence. The filing documented the young company's momentum - a fresh equity investment, new office space, a restructured holding company, and a strategic pivot toward consulting and project development. The approval let the founders continue growing their U.S. operation.

Lead Attorney.

Carmiann Cespedes

Carmiann Cespedes

Immigration Lawyer Co-Counsel to Manifest Law

Carmiann Cespedes is an experienced immigration attorney, focusing on both employment-based and family-related immigration matters. She is a co-counsel to Manifest Law—a new kind of immigration law firm. Fluent in English and Spanish, Carmiann is committed to making a positive impact by helping her clients navigate the path to a new life in the U.S. Her practice is shaped by personal experiences and a deep understanding of the immigrant journey.

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