L-1 Visa Application Checklist
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The following is a list of the information and documentation required to prepare and process an L-1 visa application.

1. Articles of Incorporation for U.S. and Foreign Companies
2. By-Laws, Shareholder Agreements, Share Certificates, and other Relevant Corporate Documents
3. Sample Publications, Marketing Materials, and Advertising Materials from U.S. and Foreign Companies
4. Sample or Actual Invoices, Contracts, etc. establishing the Nature of the Business Activity and showing a Regular Course of Trade
5. Twelve Months of Bank Accounting Records for the U.S. and Foreign Companies
6. Copies of the Beneficiary’s Passport
7. Occupational License/Permit/Zoning Documents (if applicable) for the U.S. Company
8. Proof of opening U.S. Bank Account
9. Lease for U.S. Company Location
10. Payroll Records evidencing that the Beneficiary has worked for the Foreign Company for at least One of the Prior Three Years
11. If the Beneficiary is in the U.S. during the processing of the application, copies of I-94 (front and back)
12. Foreign Address for Beneficiary
13. If in the U.S., Current Address for Beneficiary
14. Social Security Number (if applicable)
15. Job Title and Detailed Description of Duties
16. Salary and other Compensation (e.g., health insurance)
17. Number of Employees of the U.S. Company
18. Gross and Net Annual Income of the U.S. Company
19. Income Tax Returns of the U.S. and Foreign Companies
20. Description of Stock Ownership of the U.S. and Foreign Companies