Short answer: US L-1 transfers overseas managers (L-1A) or specialised-knowledge staff (L-1B) to a US affiliate. EB-1C is the immigrant path for multinational managers, often after L-1A.
Information current as of October 2026.
How do L-1A and EB-1C connect?
| Item | L-1A | EB-1C |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | Non-immigrant | Immigrant green card |
| Outcome | Temporary status | Permanent residence |
See US EB-1C.
Global Immigrate note
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