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BROSSARD · L-1B FIELD GUIDE

What if the employer changes the role to mainly translation work?

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THE DIRECT ANSWER

Have the revised duties and knowledge basis assessed before relying on the earlier L-1B proposal. A changed role may require a different analysis.

Explain the actual new responsibilities

Identify which organizational knowledge is still used and what work now predominates. Do not retain the old specialized description if it no longer matches the assignment. Keep the start subject to the appropriate immigration steps.

A change in duties, client placement or employing entity can affect the basis of the case as originally prepared. The safer sequence is to complete the specialized-knowledge evidence, file the petition, and schedule the vendor test after approval and admission in L-1B. At the same time, build the specialized-knowledge record from internal assignments, training, problem-solving responsibility, and the particular company processes involved. If work occurs mainly at an unaffiliated customer, confirm that the petitioner retains control and that the arrangement is not labour-for-hire. Confirm the qualifying organizations, the continuous qualifying foreign year in the preceding three years, and the particular knowledge before relying on a project need.