I-485, Just a couple of questions.

[davewolfs 0]

Hello everyone,

I just have a couple of questions regarding the I-485 form. Currently I am a L1 Visa holder.

Current USCIS Status - What should I say?

In what status did you last enter? (Visitor, student, exchangealien, crewman, temporary worker, without inspection, etc.) - I came in on an L1, what term should I uses?

Nonimmigrant Visa Number - Is this simply my I-94 number?

Thanks!

[aussiewench 9]

someguyonl1

1- I'm not sure on this one with you entering on a L1 but someone will.

2- I would assume that if you entered on a L1 visa that your status that you last entered the US would be as a temporary worker. Is that what the L1 visa is?? I'm too tired to google, sorry.

3- The immigrant visa number will be on your visa. Red from memory.

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Current USCIS status would be "L1 Visa Holder".

I believe L1 is "Intra-Company Transferee" visa. Is that correct? If yes, put "Intra-Company Transferee". Or just "L1 Visa Holder", which is the same thing.

Nonimmigrant Visa Number is the red number printed on your visa, which is not the same as the I-94 number.

Good luck!

[davewolfs 0]

Current USCIS status would be "L1 Visa Holder".

I believe L1 is "Intra-Company Transferee" visa. Is that correct? If yes, put "Intra-Company Transferee". Or just "L1 Visa Holder", which is the same thing.

Nonimmigrant Visa Number is the red number printed on your visa, which is not the same as the I-94 number.

Good luck!

Thank you for the replies. Where is this magical red number? All I have is a I-94 card stapled to the inside of my Canadian Passport.

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Thank you for the replies. Where is this magical red number? All I have is a I-94 card stapled to the inside of my Canadian Passport.

Hmm... I don't know about L1, but most visas seem to have a red number printed on them.

[davewolfs 0]

Thank you for the replies. Where is this magical red number? All I have is a I-94 card stapled to the inside of my Canadian Passport.

Hmm... I don't know about L1, but most visas seem to have a red number printed on them.

I don't have one of these. Just a passport and I-94. Perhaps you don't have one with an L1??

[Dr_LHA 3]

Seems unlikely. How were you granted an L-1, were you in the USA already when you got it?

If not what paperwork did you show when entering the USA?

What color is your I-94?

Edited November 29, 2006 by dr_lha

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I'm not sure, but I *think* Canadian citizens are not issued regular visas and visa numbers. Hopefully someone will be able to confirm it. If that is the case, I guess you would just put "N/A".

[Dr_LHA 3]

I'm not sure, but I *think* Canadian citizens are not issued regular visas and visa numbers. Hopefully someone will be able to confirm it. If that is the case, I guess you would just put "N/A".

He specifically stated he's a L-1 visa holder. Canadian Citizen or not he should have an L-1 visa stamp in his passport. The only way he wouldn't would be if he entered the USA, then had the L-1 granted to him, but did not return to Canada to get a L-1 visa stamp. In which case he should at least have a I-797 Notice of Action for the L-1 application and really should have got the L-1 stamp in his passport after getting that.

[davewolfs 0]

I'm not sure, but I *think* Canadian citizens are not issued regular visas and visa numbers. Hopefully someone will be able to confirm it. If that is the case, I guess you would just put "N/A".

He specifically stated he's a L-1 visa holder. Canadian Citizen or not he should have an L-1 visa stamp in his passport. The only way he wouldn't would be if he entered the USA, then had the L-1 granted to him, but did not return to Canada to get a L-1 visa stamp. In which case he should at least have a I-797 Notice of Action for the L-1 application and really should have got the L-1 stamp in his passport after getting that.

What is an I-797 notice of action? My I-94 is white, it looks identical to the I-94 that I had for my TN except that it says L1B. I received it at the border when going through the Pearson International Airport in Toronto.

[Dr_LHA 3]

What is an I-797 notice of action? My I-94 is white, it looks identical to the I-94 that I had for my TN except that it says L1B. I received it at the border when going through the Pearson International Airport in Toronto.

So apart from the I-94 you have no other documentation for your L-1B visa?

[davewolfs 0]

All I have is the I-94 card that has a stamp for class L1-B. Other then that I have a stamp inside my passport that says L1-B. That is it.

[Killer_Clown_2009 0]

Did your employer app[ly for the visa on your behalf? Maybe he would have a copy of the A # (if you have one).

[davewolfs 0]

Did your employer app[ly for the visa on your behalf? Maybe he would have a copy of the A # (if you have one).

Should they have? Is it bad if they did not? Do I need this?

[Dr_LHA 3]

Did your employer app[ly for the visa on your behalf? Maybe he would have a copy of the A # (if you have one).

Should they have? Is it bad if they did not? Do I need this?

At the very least you should get a copy of the I-797 Notice of Action that your employer has. If you don't have it, your employer will.

I still think you most likely don't have a A-number BTW. Are you sure you don't have a visa stamp in your passport? How did the Border Patrol Officer know that you had an L-1B for example, you must have given him more than just your passport and a filled out I-94.

Edited November 30, 2006 by dr_lha