On February 18, 2025, the US Department of State announced a new policy requiring more foreign nationals to attend in-person interviews to apply ...

L-1A visa vs. H-1B: A key distinction The L-1A visa program is meant for multinational companies to transfer executives and managers to US offices. Unlike the H-1B visa, L-1A visas have no annual ...

L-1A Visas VS H-1B Visas The L-1A visa is for multinational companies transferring executives or managers to the US, requiring prior employment abroad but no annual cap. It allows dual intent for ...

However, experts note that L-1A visa misuse is a known issue, with nearly 200 documented cases of fraud over the past decade. As Kini’s appeal continues, the controversy surrounding skilled ...

Former TCS employees filed lawsuits alleging the company exploited the L-1A visa system. Claims include falsifying job titles to secure visas. Mumbai-based Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India ...

Anil Kini, along with two other former TCS employees, filed lawsuits under the federal False Claims Act, accusing the company of exploiting the L-1A visa system, the report said. L-1A visas are ...

In a separate case, Indian national Vinod Govindharajan says that TCS obtained his L-1A visa in 2013 by falsely stating on his visa application that he was a manager in a business development role ...

L-1 Visa: Allows multinational companies to transfer employees to US branches. L-1A is for executives, while L-1B is for employees with specialized knowledge. L-2 Visa: Issued to dependents of L-1 ...