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 (起業家). ≥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.

カテゴリー起業家
投資額—
手数料(家族)CHF 2'800
所得 / 年—
資産—
最低滞在0
永住権2
市民権7
就労yes
対象者all
税金Worldwide taxation once US tax resident (substantial presence); owner's foreign company may become CFC.
時点2026-10
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