L1 visa situation - any change since 2013?
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Re: L1 visa situation - any change since 2013?
I don't like it when people say this - it's not really true.
My wife was sponsored on a L1-B visa, and applied for (and was approved for) a EB-1C multinational manager.
There is *absolutely* no truth that a L1-A is an easier route - the EB-1 (or EB-2/3) are totally judged on their own merit.
If you want to caveat and say "it's easier *because you may be able to re-use some of the material or evidence in the new petition* then say that, but there is no correlation between L1-A or L1-B and the ease of getting a green card later.
My wife was sponsored on a L1-B visa, and applied for (and was approved for) a EB-1C multinational manager.
There is *absolutely* no truth that a L1-A is an easier route - the EB-1 (or EB-2/3) are totally judged on their own merit.
If you want to caveat and say "it's easier *because you may be able to re-use some of the material or evidence in the new petition* then say that, but there is no correlation between L1-A or L1-B and the ease of getting a green card later.
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Re: L1 visa situation - any change since 2013?
But is that relevant to making it easier to get a green card? No... I never said getting a L1-A wouldn't be preferable... just whatever L visa you get the EB petition will be judged solely on its own merit.
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Re: L1 visa situation - any change since 2013?
Hawkini;12617693]But is that relevant to making it easier to get a green card? No... I never said getting a L1-A wouldn't be preferable... just whatever L visa you get the EB petition will be judged solely on its own merit.
Does "easier to get a GC" only = "more likely"?
I would argue that not having to get a LC makes the whole thing much quicker, simpler, less variable and removes a lot of the subjectivity from the application process... which in my view would fall under the umbrella of "making it easier".
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Re: L1 visa situation - any change since 2013?
Now if the context was "the entire process" or "getting a L visa" - totally agree - LC is a PITA. (Which I didn't have to do in 2011!!)
In summary, without splitting anymore hairs - get a L-1A for a much more pleasant life. But if you DO end up with a L-1B, don't worry. If you qualify for a EB-1 you'll be fine either way.
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Re: L1 visa situation - any change since 2013?
I'm confused, the question was in relation to an L1A vs. L1B, wasn't it? The L1A is easier to obtain, provided you meet the requirements. Right now, if you were talking Green Cards, the EB1C isn't current so probably less easy for a bit, but the OP was wondering why the lawyers were suggesting trying the L1A route for a short term transfer - in fact they mention they only want to be over for 3 years.
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Re: L1 visa situation - any change since 2013?
All you need to demonstrate is that you possess specialty knowledge as it relates to the role that needs to be transferred to the US and experience with the company proprietary technology, methodologies, processes, procedures.