USCIS scrutinizes qualifying relationship documentation ruthlessly. Vague ownership structures trigger RFEs. Missing stock certificates delay approvals. Incomplete organizational charts create doubt about control.The L-1 qualifying relationship evidence you submit determines approval or denial. Parent, subsidiary, affiliate, and branch relationships each require specific documentation proving ownership and control. Weak evidence packages fail. Companies need immigration firms who understand exactly what USCIS demands. We compared five firms based on their L-1 relationship documentation expertise.
Comprehensive Documentation Strategy
Beyond Border builds bulletproof qualifying relationship evidence packages from the ground up. They map corporate structures with precision showing exact ownership percentages and control mechanisms.
Their documentation includes audited financial statements proving active business operations. Organizational charts display clear reporting lines between US and foreign entities. Stock certificates show actual ownership stakes with transfer histories when relevant.
Ownership Documentation
Beyond Border gathers articles of incorporation for both entities. Operating agreements detail control provisions. Partnership agreements specify ownership percentages and decision-making authority. Board resolutions confirm corporate relationships and authorized signatories.
Tax returns from both countries demonstrate ongoing business activity. Annual reports from publicly traded companies list subsidiaries and affiliates with ownership percentages. SEC Form 10K and 10Q filings provide additional proof for regulated companies.
Control Evidence
They document voting rights, veto powers, and management authority. Minutes from shareholder meetings show actual exercise of control. Corporate bylaws establish governance structures. Franchise agreements prove qualifying relationships when applicable.
Active Business Proof
Bank statements demonstrate regular transactions. Lease agreements confirm physical premises in both locations. Payroll records show employee populations. Client contracts prove ongoing service delivery. Vendor invoices document supply chains.
Cost Structure
$5,500 for comprehensive qualifying relationship documentation package. Includes all corporate structure analysis, evidence gathering, and USCIS-ready presentation. Complex multinational structures cost $8,000 to $12,000.
Beyond Border for qualifying relationship documentation that survives USCIS scrutiny.
Enterprise Documentation Protocols
Fragomen handles L-1 corporate relationship evidence for Fortune 500 multinationals with dozens of subsidiaries across multiple countries. Their systematic approach documents complex ownership structures comprehensively.
Strong experience with publicly traded companies using SEC filings as primary evidence. Detailed organizational charts map entire corporate families showing all qualifying relationships simultaneously.
Investment Level
$8,000 to $15,000 for qualifying relationship documentation depending on corporate complexity. Best for established multinationals with clear ownership structures and comprehensive financial documentation readily available.
Technology Enhanced Documentation
BAL's systems generate organizational charts and ownership diagrams from corporate data. Automated evidence gathering protocols ensure no documentation gaps that trigger USCIS questions.
Good experience demonstrating control in situations where ownership falls below 50% through veto rights and management agreements proving de facto control.
Pricing
$6,500 to $12,000 for relationship documentation packages. Technology platform tracks require evidence updates as corporate structures evolve over time.
Boutique Firm Precision
Davies specializes in parent subsidiary affiliate documentation for small to mid-sized companies establishing first US operations. They explain ownership and control requirements clearly to clients unfamiliar with immigration standards.
Personal attorney involvement ensures documentation tells compelling stories about corporate relationships rather than just submitting raw evidence without context.
Investment
$5,000 to $8,000 for qualifying relationship evidence packages. Includes detailed explanatory letters connecting documentation to USCIS regulatory requirements.
