Visa experience moving to the U.S. as a Canadian (L1B)

Just moved to the Bay Area on an L1-B Visa. Here's my experience and some tips, but obviously it's all anecdotal.
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[@breensrobert]

all the best in your new journey in the US

[@chadimezni7788]

Don’t worry, It’s much more difficult to obtain from Italy.
The essential thing is, never give up!
Good luck !

[@Jambajakumba]

I wish you all the luck in the world🤞🙌

[@gurjindersingh199]

Awesome as a Canadian who wants to move to the usa i see this as an inspiration.

[@studious_viewer]

Thats so cool!

[@touraya]

Hi @sam_in_tech ! Thank you for sharing your visa journey with us. Bit of a silly question but asking regardless: is it possible to go to the airport here in Canada to get the visa stamp from the US border agents without actually leaving Canada/buying a flight to the US? After (hopefully) being issued the visa stamp, I’d like to stay in Canada for a few days to sort out some things so wondering if I can avoid paying the plane ticket since I don’t plan on leaving the country that same day..! Thank you!

[@procrastidan5545]

Welcome to the US!

[@VinodKumar-qx8er]

Hello, first of all congrats for L1 visa. I have one question. Did they provide new L1 visa receipt number after approving or did you know your L1 receipt number before in hand( blanket L1B)

[@haarishg]

A couple of questions -
1) How long did it take from the application submission date (by you) to approve it by your employer and to submit to USICS? Appreciate if you could give a timeline for this ? Mine is L1A
2) What are the forms I am assuming that there is no need for DS160 its only I -797 , Is there any other forms ?
3) Any other documents required ?

[@CrooKdLetterJ]

What about being a self taught software engineer or do you need a degree to go with your career or is just actually being employed and having experience enough ?

[@business_central]

Hey congrats! 🎉
Is the process from L1-B to permanent resident streamlined? Or do you have to be L1-A ?

[@tech_and_sundry]

It seems to be streamlined. I can apply for a green card with a L1B.

[@antonybaasan]

Hi, congrats. What about tax? Do you have to pay double taxes? Did you remove /cancel your Canadian residency (not citizenship)?

[@tech_and_sundry]

Thanks! I don’t think I will be double taxed, but I guess I’ll find out when I file my Canadian taxes next year. I didn’t have to do anything with regards to my residency. Maybe I’m supposed to and I haven’t… I just came to the border with my visa package and got through.

[@antonybaasan]

@@tech_and_sundry I see. Let us know how it went? Thanks and good luck

[@lucamantova3070]

Hey hey! I’m in the same process with a big tech that supposedly does this a lot. Only thing I’m worried about was my years of experience being only 3. How many YOE did you have when you moved?

[@tech_and_sundry]

is that 3 years of full-time? Mine was like just a year over of full-time. I had a very shaky case and thank the lord the border patrol officer took pity on me!

[@thepresentable]

Hi, should I need to get all of the related document with courier before visa appointment or can I print them?

[@tech_and_sundry]

You should come with everything already printed and organized for them to review.

[@user-ws3hy6eu2o]

Could you share the information of a good lawyer?

[@TheyDontFearYou]

Do you get paid in USD or CAD after completing the transfer?

[@tech_and_sundry]

USD!

[@ronitrays]

If I am less than 2 years old in the company and applying for L1B will that be rejected?

[@tech_and_sundry]

No, the requirement for the application is at least 1 year. Other than that, it depends on the case the lawyers put together and how nice the officer reviewing it is.

[@Agustin-jo8mv]

If you need citizenship, I mean love I know a single fellow in his late 20s, who lives in the bay/valley area. 😅 😂

[@randyt700]

I think she'd rather go back to working remotely than get into a relationship 😂

[@Agustin-jo8mv]

@@randyt700 and I think she can make her own decision, thanks though. 😂

[@boredguy5805]

ohh L1B is interesting, I would've assumed you just would have gone using a TN Visa

[@KirkWilcox]

The hoops and hurdles that the US government throws in the way of immigrants looking for work in America are insane

[@kar2k]

11:11

[@kalahari8295]

"who would argue with the officer" lol noted
Awww, you a softie.
Working remotely is favoured when you have something to babysit (cater for) at home. Haha I know ಥ‿ಥ
Are you pursing a long career in software?

[@tech_and_sundry]

I am, but let’s see what happens!