nudda

I am on L1 right now. How long would it take to get a GC once the company I work for kicks it off ? I'm hearing conflicting numbers. I am a British Citizen and been on L1 since mid-2016. Thanks

ian-mstm

L-1A or L-1B. It makes a difference.

Ian

nudda

L1-A (Blanket)

thanks

ian-mstm

Ah! Well then, assuming no issues, roughly 9-10 months from start to finish. As with all things, YMMV.

Ian

hmvsdog

My company's attorney is currently drafting my EB-1C application and AOS (I'm on L-1A). I'll keep you posted!

The attorney did say though from the outset, "expect 6-12 months, if all goes well".

nudda

thanks Ian and hmvsdog!
My company is saying it will take 2-3 years! Apparently they need to file a labor cert in the first year. Then, 3-5 months after filing that Step 2. I'm definitely L1-A because thats what it says on my I-129S. Not sure if the "specialist" is getting it wrong (he's not a lawyer but says he's done this MANY times for other employees)

hmvsdog

Labor certification is not required for EB-1C. Is this the classification you'd be sponsored under for permanent residency?

Orangepants

EB-3 requires a labor certification.

hmvsdog

Don't all EB classification require a labor certification except EB-1x

Olly_

EB2 NIW doesn't require labor certification either.

nudda

I seem to qualify for EB-1C so not sure why I'd be put forward as anythign else.
Anyway, until the lawyers comment I'll have to assume my contact at work isnt that accurate with his information.

Hawkini

Actually no, what makes a difference is which EB you're applying for.

My wife was L-1B but applied for EB-1C, and was approved.

SanDiegogirl

Back in 2001 was on L-1A and Green card application took 12 months.

Olly_

The timescale also also depends on what state you work in as this changes which service center processes your case.

Right now Texas is processing EB-1C cases a lot faster than Nebraska.

nudda

I believe my company's attorneys are east coast (Boston) so itll be wherever that is close to. I reside on the west coast.