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Problem with the L1 is that as I understand it, if you are on a L1 you can't apply for a green card or a H1B to stay more permanently in the US. So you are basi
by jordanthoms 12y ago
Problem with the L1 is that as I understand it, if you are on a L1 you can't apply for a green card or a H1B to stay more permanently in the US. So you are basically wedded to the company you have the visa with.
- scg 12y agoYou can apply for a Green Card while you are on an L1 visa.
- jordanthoms 12y agoSorry, I must have read something wrong somewhere, thought it wasn't dual intent.
- ulfw 12y agoWhich a cynic might argue, is something in the interest of the company sponsoring you for said L1.
- bashmohandes 12y agoL1 is almost identical to H1b except for two main things, L1 grants your spouse an L2 visa which make him\her eligible to work in US unlike H1b\H4 nightmare, while on H1b you have more freedom applying for other jobs (if the companies are willing to transfer your visa) without going through the lottery again, unlike L1 which you get stuck with the same employer unless another company is willing to go through the lottery hassle with you. in short, Pick your poison.