A specific employment-based immigrant preference category (EB-1(c)) was created for managers and executives who meet the L-1 standards and are interested in becoming lawful permanent residents (LPRs). These aliens are considered "priority workers" in the first preference, which is allotted 40,000 annual immigrant visas. Although L-1 status is not a prerequisite for immigrant benefits in this category, it provides a stronger case when the immigrant petitioner was in L visa category previously. A labor certification is not necessary for an EB-1(c) alien petitioner.
For an alien in L-1B status, he/she may apply for a Green Card as a skilled worker, which requires an approved labor certification. If circumstances allow, he/she may apply under the EB-1(a), EB-1(b), or NIW categories, for which a labor certification is not required.
Of course, other channels for obtaining a green card, such as family based immigration, are also available to alien in L-1 status.
For more information on L visa, please click on
the following links:
Description
Benefits of L visa
Requirements for L visa
Requirement Details I: Qualifying entities
Requirement Details II: Qualifying Position
Procedure for obtaining an initial L visa
Obtain and maintain an L visa
From L Status to Green Card
Documents and Information Needed
L-1 Status in I-485 Pending Period
Attorney and Filing Fees for L Visa
Memo: Be Aware of Abandonment of COS and AOS Applications
L-1 visa FAQ
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