How does the L-1 visa get issued in my passport?

The L-1 stamp in your passport is the final step of a process that begins much earlier, with the approval of the petition by USCIS. Only after that approval does the case move to the consular phase, where the visa is formally granted and stamped in your document.

In general, the process tends to follow these steps:

• Once USCIS approves the petition, you schedule an interview at a U.S. consulate or embassy.
• You complete the nonimmigrant visa application form and pay the applicable fees.
• You gather the documentation that establishes your eligibility and the qualifying relationship between the companies involved.
• You attend the interview, at which a consular officer reviews your case.

If everything meets the requirements, the L-1 visa is stamped in your passport. Because each case has its own circumstances and requirements can change, it is worth confirming the current procedure through official sources or with an immigration specialist before you begin.

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