The L-1 visa and EB-1C immigrant visa are key immigration options for multinational companies seeking to transfer executives, managers, and specialized personnel to the United States. Together, they provide a strategic pathway for global businesses to establish and expand U.S. operations, while enabling qualified individuals to transition to permanent residence.

 

L-1 Visa – Intracompany Transferee

The L-1 visa allows a foreign company to transfer employees to a related U.S. entity, including a parent company, subsidiary, affiliate, or branch.

There are two primary categories:

• L-1A (Executives and Managers)
• L-1B (Specialized Knowledge Employees)

To qualify, applicants must:

• Have worked for a qualifying foreign entity for at least one continuous year within the past three years
• Be coming to the United States to work in an executive, managerial, or specialized knowledge capacity
• Be employed by a U.S. company that has a qualifying relationship with the foreign employer

The L-1 visa is widely used for:

• Establishing a new U.S. office
• Expanding existing business operations
• Transferring key personnel to support growth and management

 

EB-1C – Multinational Executive or Manager Green Card

The EB-1C immigrant visa category provides a pathway to lawful permanent residence (green card) for multinational executives and managers.

Key requirements include:

• The applicant must have worked for a qualifying foreign entity for at least one year within the past three years in an executive or managerial role
• The U.S. employer must have a qualifying relationship with the foreign company
• The U.S. company must have been actively doing business for at least one year
• The applicant must be coming to the United States to work in an executive or managerial capacity

Unlike many employment-based green card categories, EB-1C does not require labor certification (PERM), making it a more efficient option for eligible multinational executives and managers.

 

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At Sunrise Law, P.C., we have extensive experience representing multinational companies across a wide range of industries, including publicly traded companies. We have successfully assisted corporate executives, senior managers, and specialized personnel in transferring to the United States under the L-1 visa program.

 

Our firm also advises clients on transitioning from L-1A status to EB-1C permanent residence, with a focus on strategic corporate structuring, organizational documentation, and long-term immigration planning. We understand the complexities of cross-border operations and are committed to delivering practical, results-driven solutions tailored to each client’s business goals.