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Documenting the Relationship Between Your U.S. and Foreign Companies

Orlando's position as a hub for international business, bolstered by its logistics and distribution networks along the I-4 corridor and its proximity to Orlando International Airport's global connections, has made it a common landing spot for companies expanding U.S. operations from abroad. But an L-1 petition usually lives or dies on how clearly that international corporate relationship is documented.

Your Central Florida Location

Whether your foreign company is establishing a physical branch within the tech and simulation clusters of East Orlando near UCF, setting up a corporate footprint in the downtown financial district, or leasing commercial office space along the Sand Lake Road business corridor, USCIS requires concrete proof of a physical premises. Virtual offices or generic P.O. boxes will not suffice. 

Establishing the Qualifying Relationship

USCIS requires clear evidence that the U.S. entity and the foreign company share a qualifying relationship, as a parent, subsidiary, affiliate, or branch office. Corporate formation documents, ownership records, and organizational charts need to show this connection plainly.

Proving Common Ownership and Control

Beyond simply being related on paper, the companies must demonstrate shared ownership or control. Stock certificates, operating agreements, and financial records showing the ownership structure are often central to this part of the petition, particularly for closely held or family-run businesses expanding internationally.

Supporting Documentation for New Office Petitions

Companies establishing a new U.S. office face additional scrutiny since there's often less operating history to point to. Lease agreements, business plans, and staffing projections help demonstrate that the new office will be able to support the transferring employee's role within the first year.