Clarify whose eligibility, status and evidence are included in the professional scope. Shared company records do not mean that every individual issue has been assessed.
Define individual and shared preparation work
Ask how common evidence, separate histories and official charges are handled. Do not assume one person’s approval or preparation cost settles the other person’s eligibility or process.
The government side of an L-1A petition is a set of charges listed on USCIS Form G-1055: the Form I-129 fee, a fraud prevention and detection fee, and an asylum program fee whose amount depends on the petitioner's size and status. Document the business budget accurately and obtain current government fees and a professional scope separately. Separate employer record collection, legal assessment, translation, government charges and family preparation. Licensing costs and immigration charges are different obligations; spending on the brand cannot guarantee L-1A eligibility. Closely held companies often have accurate accounts and informal ownership paperwork, and producing a clean, consistent record of who owns what and since when takes professional time. Estimate legal preparation, translations, premium processing if chosen, and later extension work before assigning a transfer date.