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 (Ondernemer). ≥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).

Planning reference · Data snapshot 2026-10

Figures and requirements are indicative database snapshots, not newly verified eligibility decisions or personalised tax calculations. A residence permit does not automatically determine tax residence. Confirm conditions, deadlines and amounts in their original currency with the relevant authorities.

Tax residence in United States

Green card (e.g. EB-5): resident from first day present as LPR; else substantial presence (183 weighted days, ≥31 this yr)

Worldwide tax + estate tax; dual-status arrival year; pre-immigration planning crucial

Residence certificate: IRS Form 6166

Your previous country applies its own residence tests separately. If both countries treat you as resident, the applicable tax treaty may resolve treaty residence.

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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.

Categorie	Ondernemer
Investering	—
Leges (gezin)	CHF 2'800
Inkomen / jr	—
Vermogen	—
Min. verblijf	0
PV	2
Staatsburgerschap	7
Werk	yes
Komt in aanmerking	all
Belasting	Worldwide taxation once US tax resident (substantial presence); owner's foreign company may become CFC.
Stand	2026-10

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