How do you prove full-time employment abroad for the L-1?

For the L-1, proving that you worked full-time abroad means assembling a consistent set of documents that demonstrate a continuous, full-time employment relationship throughout the qualifying period required before the transfer. The strength of the petition comes from the coherence among those documents.

Among the records that typically help build this history are:

• Pay stubs and proof of payment, which show the regularity and continuity of employment.
• Employer letters or declarations, detailing job duties, work schedule, and the significance of the role.
• Employment contract and any offer letters, establishing the terms and full-time nature of the relationship.
• Tax filings and other official records, which corroborate the employment relationship.

The documentation must be accurate and internally consistent to avoid questions during adjudication. Because time and continuity requirements are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, it is worth confirming the current requirements with USCIS or a qualified specialist before putting the file together. Be wary of any guarantee of a specific outcome.

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