Full Video Transcript
Hi everyone, my name is Joseph. I’m the managing partner here at Tsang & Associates, where we solve legal problems with creative solutions.
The Legal Problem:
Our client, a mother and Product Manager from Israel, already had an E-3 visa but wanted an L-1A visa to eventually pursue an EB-1C green card. She needed to act quickly.
The difficult part? She had only been working for her U.S. company for just over a year—barely meeting the minimum requirement for L-1A eligibility.
Our Strategy:
We knew we had to build a strong case fast:
We focused on her work with her professional U.S.-based team.
About 60% of her time was dedicated to a major fraud prevention project.
Even though initial L-1A cases typically focus on overseas executive roles, we leaned heavily on her U.S. leadership role because of the company’s global structure.
Her U.S. team involvement was unusual but powerful. It showed her importance to the company’s U.S. operations, despite her short tenure.
Challenges:
Preparation started in December 2024 during the busy holiday season.
We had to gather her timeline, past work history, and detailed team descriptions.
Everything had to move quickly to meet tight deadlines.
The Filing and Result:
We filed the case in mid-February 2025 with premium processing.
No Request for Evidence (RFE).
Immediate approval.
She and her family successfully entered the U.S. with a two-year L-1A visa.
Key Differences in Her Case:
Unlike two other similar L-1A cases we handled for the same company, her case included:
Four full pages describing the employees she managed.
Specific job titles and how she worked with each team member.
This level of detail made a huge difference because of her shorter employment history.
If you have any questions about the L-1A process or need help with your own case, feel free to reach out. We’d love to talk with you.
Take care and see you soon!
BACKGROUND
Our client, a Product Manager from Israel, came to us urgently needing to transition from her E-3 visa to an L-1A visa. She had plans to eventually pursue an EB-1C green card, and time was critical for her family’s long-term immigration goals.
The major challenge? She had only worked for the U.S. company for a little over a year—the minimum required to even qualify for L-1A eligibility.
THE CHALLENGE
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Minimal Time at Company: Just over one year of employment.
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Urgency: Needed a fast approval to move forward with family plans.
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Holiday Season Prep: Case preparation started during December, a traditionally busy and difficult period.
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Unusual Strategy Needed: Initial L-1A petitions usually focus on overseas leadership roles, but we needed to focus on her U.S. leadership immediately.
OUR APPROACH
To overcome the obstacles, we designed a focused strategy:
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Highlighted Major U.S. Project: We centered the case around her work leading a major fraud prevention initiative that impacted U.S. operations.
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Detailed Employee Supervision: We included four pages of team member names, titles, and descriptions to show she was actively managing a team.
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Global Impact, U.S. Connection: Even though she was new, her project involved heavy U.S. collaboration, making her indispensable.
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Premium Processing: We filed using premium processing to secure a fast review.
RESULT
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Filed in February 2025 after starting in December 2024.
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No Request for Evidence (RFE) issued.
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The case was approved swiftly through premium processing.
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The client and her family were able to relocate to the U.S. under an L-1A visa.
CLIENT’S EMOTIONAL JOURNEY
Initially overwhelmed, the client worried her short tenure would block her dreams of moving her family to the U.S. Through careful strategy, personalized attention, and constant communication, we helped her regain confidence. Seeing her case approved so smoothly—without even an RFE—was a huge relief and a major milestone for her family’s future.
INSIGHTS FROM THIS CASE
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Team Member Evidence Strengthens Thin Cases: Especially important when the applicant’s timeline is just above the eligibility minimum.
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Impactful Projects Matter: Highlighting a big project can outweigh concerns about limited time at the company.
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Premium Processing Helps with Urgent Timelines: Fast decisions create stability for families planning major life transitions.
Watch the full success story on YouTube:
L-1A Visa for Product Manager from Israel (No RFE)