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Eager to transition from your L1B visa to a green card? Understanding the Permanent Labor Certification Program (PERM) process is the first step. Our comprehensive guide outlines everything you need to know, from the initiation by your employer to the final adjustment of your status.
If you are lawfully in the United States, you may qualify to file USCIS Form I-485 for adjustment of status. After you file USCIS Form I-485 for Adjustment of Status, there are several things to keep in mind while you wait for your final interview. It is important to keep copies of any submissions and I-797 notices for your records and to respond in a timely manner to any USCIS requests. We review the adjustment of the status process and what to expect below.
The L-1A Visa is one of the best ways to convert from a non-immigrant to an immigrant. We have helped many business owners expand their operations into the US under the L-1A visa and then obtain US permanent residence (EB-1C Green card). We recently received approval for a green card for the owner of a business. who relied on the L-1A vis to expand and grow their operations in the US. Read more about going from an L-1A visa to a green card through business expansion here.
We recently received the approval of a green card (US Permanent Residency) for the spouse of a US Citizen who entered the US under ESTA. Read more about going from ESTA to a green card through marriage to a US Citizen below.
Although the TN Visa is a nonimmigrant visa, a TN Visa holder is able to marry a US Citizen and obtain a green card through marriage while in the US on a TN Visa. However, there are timing and intent issues that need to be carefully considered before you file your case with USCIS.
Understanding the transition from an L-1 Visa to a Green Card is crucial for holders seeking permanent US residence. While paths differ for L-1A and L-1B holders, this guide illuminates the journey, highlighting requirements and benefits for both categories.