Work VisaJun 16, 2019
AmazonOIbn58

L1B to EB1

Can you move to EB1 immigration from L1B? Example, if you become a SDM?

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Google larrypagei Jun 16, 2019

I think you should be on L1A not L1B.

Amazon OIbn58 OP Jun 16, 2019

There is a way to upgrade. Hence the question

Google larrypagei Jun 16, 2019

Nope. Also it's not an upgrade, but a different visa.

Amazon szRR85 Jun 16, 2019

Not sure if there is a way to upgrade while u stay within the country... U would mostly have to become a manager, give up L1B, work outside the country for a year, come back to USA as a manager with L1A to qualify for EB1C( I believe it's for international executives ).. I believe u need international managerial experience... I may be wrong though..

Microsoft B0red Jun 16, 2019

Eb1 is for “international managers” so getting promoted to manager in US might not be enough. However if you can show you were a manager in your international subsidiary as well, it might be possible. However, in general L1b could go for eb1 for sure - I did 🙂

Amazon OIbn58 OP Jun 16, 2019

How did you do in your case?

Cisco BoomBlues Jun 16, 2019

Is l1b to eb1 a common scenario? your YOE?

Symantec 0xdeaf Jun 16, 2019

Yes it is possible. Ask lawyers about functional managers. Those are program management roles where you don't have direct reports yet you seem to get the perks of eb1

Microsoft kebabs Jun 16, 2019

It takes a shit load of paperwork

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timdcook Jun 16, 2019

Good luck!!! i know its super tough now

Symantec 0xdeaf Jun 16, 2019

Yes, I forgot tobadd that, thanks for adding it. It is super tough