Is There an Interview for an L1 Visa? 

We are currently not accepting new L-1 visa clients. 

Executives and other corporate professionals can procure an L1 visa that allows them to work in their employer’s United States offices. In all cases, the L1 visa application process will include an interview. The applicant’s answers to those questions will be carefully reviewed and can have a significant effect on the ultimate approval or denial of an L1 visa application.  

For more than 20 years, the L1 visa attorneys at the Bassey Immigration Law Center in Tampa, Florida, have helped to prepare managerial-level employees and other corporate applicants for the L1 visa interviews. We have in-depth knowledge about the interview process and the questions an executive is likely to hear. In all cases, our preparation and assistance significantly improve the likelihood that an L1 visa application will be approved. Below is a quick rundown of what types of information you might be required to provide in an interview.  

What questions are asked in an L1 visa interview? 

When you consult with a FL Nonimmigrant visa lawyer from our Firm, you will be counseled to prepare for specific categories of questions: 

• Basic background information, including the type of visa you are seeking, your work experience in the United States and other countries, and personal information about your permanent residence and identification documents. 

• Details about your current employment outside of the U.S., including your work experience and salary, specific job duties, and your length of employment with your current and any past employers. 

• Your expectations for employment in the United States, including reasons for why you will work in the U.S., your salary expectations, plans for where you expect to reside, and what you might do if your U.S. employment is terminated.  

• Information about what corporate authority you will have in the U.S., including whether you will establish budgets, hire or terminate employees, and manage employees who will report directly to you.  

• Your professional experience or any special knowledge you might have that requires your presence in the U.S., such as particular education or training you received outside of the U.S. that will benefit your employer while you are resident in its American offices. 

Is there a recommended strategy for answering L1 visa interview questions? 

The actual questions you may hear in your L1 visa interview will be a function of your employer’s specific business, the role you will fulfill, and the employment responsibilities you will have while you are in the United States. In all cases, you should listen carefully and provide direct and honest answers to questions. If you do not understand a question or do not have sufficient information to answer a question, you can ask for clarification, Additionally, you can request a translator if your English-language ability is not proficient. 

A business immigration lawyer FL should meet with you before your interview to review these and other issues. The L1 visa attorneys at the Bassey Immigration Law Center understand that an L1 interview can be stressful for even the most seasoned corporate executive, and we will devote as much time as you need to review possible lines of inquiry and to put your mind at ease before you walk into an interview room. 

Call the L1 Visa Attorneys at the Bassey Immigration Law Center  

The L1 visa attorneys at the Bassey Immigration Law Center in Tampa, Florida represent business executives and their employers throughout the United States. We provide comprehensive immigration law services that include thorough preparation of an L1 visa application, and all corollary immigration matters for the applicant’s family members.  

Please call us for more information about the L1 visa interview process and answers to your questions about procuring the necessary visa or permit to work in the United States.  

About Bassey Immigration Law Center, P.A.

Bassey Immigration Law Center, P.A., led by attorney Aniefiok Bassey, provides comprehensive immigration services to individuals, families, and businesses in Florida and beyond. With over 20 years of experience, the firm assists clients with a wide range of immigration matters, from family reunification and green cards to business visas and deportation defense. The diverse, multilingual team is dedicated to supporting clients through the complex immigration process, with a special focus on citizenship, asylum, and LGBTQ+ immigration needs. They offer affordable initial consultations and are committed to delivering personalized, strategic guidance for achieving clients’ immigration goals.