L-1A Intracompany Transferee (Executive/Manager) → EB-1C green card
L-1A Intracompany Transferee (Executive/Manager) → EB-1C green card is a residence route in United States (Unternehmer). ≥1 yr full-time as executive/manager of the foreign (e.g. Swiss) company in last 3 yrs; transfer to US parent/subsidiary/affiliate. New-office L-1A: 1 yr initially, then 2-yr extensions (max 7 yrs). EB-1C multinational-manager green card possible after US entity operates 1 yr. Fees ~US$3,500 (I-129 + fraud/asylum fees + visas for 3).
Entrepreneur and startup residence routes →Requirements at a glance
There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 2 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 7 years.
How holders are taxed
Worldwide taxation once US tax resident (substantial presence); owner's foreign company may become CFC.
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Kategorie | Unternehmer |
|---|---|
| Investition | — |
| Gebühren (Familie) | CHF 2'800 |
| Einkommen / Jahr | — |
| Vermögen | — |
| Mindestaufenthalt | 0 |
| Niederlassung | 2 |
| Einbürgerung | 7 |
| Arbeit | yes |
| Berechtigt | all |
| Steuern | Worldwide taxation once US tax resident (substantial presence); owner's foreign company may become CFC. |
| Stand | 2026-10 |
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