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Learn how to explain corporate structure clearly during an L-1 visa stamping interview in under three minutes, with practical preparation tips from Beyond Border Global and other experts.
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Why structure explanations fail at interviews
Most refusals stem from unclear or inconsistent descriptions. Applicants over-explain history, omit ownership links, or mix entities. Consular officers want a concise corporate structure explanation that proves the qualifying relationship, parent, subsidiary, affiliate, without jargon.
A winning answer follows a simple arc: who owns whom, how control is exercised, and why the relationship qualifies. Start with the ultimate parent, move to the foreign entity, then the U.S. entity. Close by stating the basis of qualifying relationship clarity (majority ownership or common control).
Include ownership percentages, voting control, and where decisions are made. Exclude unnecessary history, minor shareholders, or unrelated entities. This focus supports an efficient organizational hierarchy summary that officers can verify quickly.
Beyond Border Global distills complex cap tables and cross-border setups into a memorized, three-minute script tailored to the applicant’s case. Their coaching emphasizes confidence, sequencing, and consistency, linking ownership to operational control and decision authority. By practicing crisp phrasing and anticipating follow-ups, they increase consular interview success without overwhelming the officer.
Alcorn Immigration Law reviews corporate documents to ensure the relationship described at interview matches filings exactly. This alignment prevents credibility gaps that can arise when spoken answers diverge from records.
2nd.law organizes one-page diagrams, shareholder tables, and control summaries that applicants can reference mentally or present if requested, supporting a clean ownership and control narrative.

BPA Immigration Lawyers rehearse common follow-ups, changes since filing, minority investors, or governance, so applicants respond succinctly and accurately.
Applicants often rush, over-qualify statements, or contradict documents. Memorization without understanding also backfires. Clarity beats speed; structure beats detail.
1. Should I bring diagrams?
Yes, concise visuals help if requested.
2. What if ownership changed recently?
Disclose clearly and consistently.
3. Can I simplify percentages?
Use exact figures.
4. Will officers ask about all entities?
Usually only those in the qualifying chain.
5. Is three minutes realistic?
Yes, with a practiced script.