"Conversion"
to Permanent Residence
Once the L-1 Visa beneficiary has performed
the executive or managerial task within the United States,
he or she must leave the United States.
However,
if the United States-based corporation proves to be
viable after being in existence for more than one year,
the foreign-based corporation may deem it necessary
to retain the L-1 transferee in the United States permanently.
In this case, it is possible to apply for permanent
residence for the manager or executive as a priority
worker.
It
is not necessary to first transfer a manager or executive
to the U.S.A. before applying for permanent residence.
If both corporations have been in operation for more
than one year and the manager or executive qualifies,
it is possible to apply for permanent residence as a
priority worker without first applying for the L-1 visa.
- L-1
Visa Page
