What additional forms are required if I use an attorney for the L-1?

When you are represented by an attorney in the L-1 process, the typical additional document is Form G-28, the notice of entry of appearance as attorney or accredited representative. It does not replace any part of the petition itself; it simply formalizes legal representation before the USCIS.

The L-1 petition continues to revolve around the petition form for nonimmigrant workers (the I-129, with the L-category supplement). The G-28 comes in as an added layer: it is what officially notifies the agency that the attorney is acting on your behalf.

In practice, submitting the G-28 typically produces two effects:

• Official case communications are also directed to your legal representative.
• The attorney is authorized to interact with the USCIS on your behalf throughout the case.

Keep in mind that the G-28 does not change the requirements or the evidence the category demands; it only changes how the representation is recorded. Since form instructions and versions are updated regularly, always confirm the required documents and filing details at the official source (USCIS) or with your attorney.

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