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ROSEMÈRE · L-1A FIELD GUIDE

Should restructuring costs be included in the immigration estimate?

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THE DIRECT ANSWER

Separate corporate work, official charges and individual immigration preparation. Clarify which relationship and employment questions the professional scope includes.

Do not assume a paid change guarantees eligibility

Any ownership or control change needs appropriate corporate and immigration assessment on its actual terms. The cost of restructuring does not establish the qualifying relationship or the applicant’s role by itself.

Ask whether the estimate covers entity changes, employment history and the proposed role. Ask what evidence and procedural work is needed and confirm any current official charges. The amounts are published on Form G-1055 and change periodically. An expense between businesses does not establish the parent, branch, subsidiary or affiliate relationship required for L-1A. Use the USCIS fee schedule for government charges and plan the rest separately. Relocation costs are a matter of company policy, not immigration law. Consular fees for non-Canadian family members and relocation costs are matters for the offer. Inflating support costs without genuine arrangements is a frequent error.

Ask for a clear scope identifying record collection, immigration analysis, translation and filing services.