L-1A to EB-1C: Transition Planning for Multinational Executives

Many multinational executives on L-1A eventually pursue EB-1C permanent residence. Early planning avoids inconsistencies that can trigger RFEs.

USCIS will compare managerial duties, reporting lines, and qualifying relationship evidence across the full record. Corporate reorganizations should be documented before filing.

Transition checklist:

• Align org charts with real operations.
• Preserve payroll and supervisory evidence.
• Document entity relationship changes.
• Build a consistent role narrative.

New Horizons Legal coordinates legal and business teams to prepare strong L-1A to EB-1C transitions.