Why consider a business move to the United States?
L1 Visa and EB1-C Visa
Requesting a job transfer to another country and especially to the United States can be an enriching experience on many levels, both personally and professionally; Whether you are looking for greater growth in your career, a change of environment, a new lifestyle with your partner or to learn about new cultures, this may be the great opportunity you are looking for.
The first step towards a business transfer to the United States begins with an expert immigration law firm, such as Galer Law Firm, where our commitment is to guide you in a safe and effective process in the visa application, below we show you which visas You can apply for a business transfer.
What visas allow you to work in the United States through a job transfer?
-L1 visa for a temporary transfer to the United States
It is designed to allow foreign companies to temporarily transfer their employees to a US branch, affiliate or subsidiary. The L-1 visa is divided into two categories: L-1A for executives or managers and L-1B for specialized workers.
This visa is a nonimmigrant classification that allows multinational companies to transfer foreign employees to their subsidiaries in the United States for a limited period of time.
To obtain an L1 visa, the employee must demonstrate that they worked for the foreign company for one continuous year and that their transfer will be to a subsidiary or branch of the same company in the United States.
It is considered a dual-intent visa, since holders can apply for permanent residence or Green Card after a period of time in the United States.
It also allows the holder’s dependents, such as the spouse and children under 21 years of age, to obtain L2 visas, allowing them to live and work in the United States.
- EB1-C visa for multinational executives and managers
This visa can be an attractive option for those who wish to continue their professional career in the United States and obtain permanent residency.
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This visa is an immigration category that is reserved for foreign executives and managers who work in foreign companies affiliated or subsidiaries of U.S. companies. This visa classification allows them to transfer to the United States to continue their professional career and eventually obtain permanent residence or also known as a Green Card.
To qualify for the EB1-C visa, the applicant must demonstrate that they have worked for the affiliated or subsidiary foreign company for at least one year in the last three years at the time of filing the petition in an executive or managerial position. And therefore the applicant must be transferred to a similar executive or managerial position in the United States subsidiary.
As with other EB classification visas, the EB1-C Visa requires an employment petition approved by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and there may be an annual limit on the number of visas available.
One of the main advantages of the EB1-C Visa is that there is no priority date, meaning that applicants can apply for the visa at any time without having to wait for a turn on a waiting list. Additionally, EB1-C Visa holders can apply for permanent residence immediately upon arrival in the United States.
Why is it worth considering a job transfer to the United States?
Better opportunities to consolidate your career
The United States is known for being a leader in many fields of knowledge, which translates into greater dynamism and greater opportunities to grow professionally in a wide range of sectors.
A higher salary
In general, wages in the United States are higher than in many other countries and its currency can become a safe asset to save and protect against inflation or ups and downs in the economy, which can make a move an attractive option.
International experience
Living and working in a country different from your origin can be an enriching experience in many ways, allowing you to discover new cultures, new ways of life and develop skills that perhaps you had not discovered.
Access to a large network of contacts
Working in the United States will allow you to establish professional contacts in a global market, which can be beneficial in both the short and long term.
Personal development
A move to a foreign country will force you to leave your comfort zone, which can be a challenge, but also an opportunity to grow and develop personally.
Esta visa puede ser una opción atractiva para aquellos que desean continuar su carrera profesional en los Estados Unidos y obtener la residencia permanente.
If your goal is to consolidate your professional career through a business transfer to the United States, at Galer Law Firm we support your L1 and EB1 visa application process from start to finish. We believe in your dreams.
