Following is a resource I recommend to gain more knowledge on the subject and to be able to apply for green card on your own (avoiding heavy lawyer fees): staging1.usavisanow.com/product/?ap_id=usvisabah
As an American, who fortunately is not living in the US anymore, I am amazed that so many people still want to go live in the US giving the mountains of series problems that exist there. I would suggest that people go visit there and ask any friends or family that live there about what their children are being taught (or not taught) in school. How much it costs if you get injured and have to go to a hospital. How safe is it. The problems of immigration. The problems of infrastructure. The problems of politics. The list is long and the supposed leaders who should be fixing the problems are too busy doing insider trading (which most people don't realise is legal for members of congress - ask Nancy Pelosi, the greatest stock trader ever). But if despite that you want to move to the US. I honestly wish you luck.
@@bahroz I completely agree. Having lived overseas for more than 30 years across Europe and now in Dubai and growing up in New York in the 60s, 70s and 80s I have a perspective on the changes in my country that for people who recently immigrated there they can’t appreciate. When I go there I am shocked at what has happened to it. But in many parts of western Europe and the UK it’s getting equally as bad. Like I said, I wish you and anyone else who chooses to move there, the best of luck.
You had lucky is the only thing that I can said. I know people who applied from L1 in the same dates like you and they have I485 at the beginning without biometrics appointment
@Bahroz - Congratulations! Thanks a lot for sharing your journey. Very informative. Quick questions 1- Do we need to be physically present in US to apply for GC? 2- I am a Canadian Citizen and due to some commitments I was thinking to get L1A and come back to Canada and work from here as mine is Remote. 3- Do you see any issues if I process GC till medical stage from Canada and move to US at that point and stay back until I get my GC. Thanks
Hi yes you can do it remotely like apply in usa and then wait for medical… once they call you for medical then you come back and stay in usa till the application gets processed…
Thanks for explaining. Very helpful. One question - was your green card application in EB1 category or EB 2? Asking because some of the requirements you are saying for L1 seem to be the same as EB1C. So in which situations would a company opt to bring an employee to US on L1 versus EB1C directly?
Hi! Thanks so much for the video! Would like to check: do I understand correctly, that while we are on the L1A visa, there will be no scope for promotion as it will change the title of the role? Thanks again!
Hi Bahroz - This was extremely informative. Thank you for sharing your experience! Just had a question - Was your PR application under EB1C category? And would you know if PR application can be filed under EB1C while moving with an H1B visa?
Hi Mr. Bahroz, that's a great video! How was your interview at the consulate? My petition was accepted last month, and I will have my interview in the upcoming weeks.
Hi Behroz. Very helpful video. Have a quick question, if you'd be kind to respond. ---Did you not face the Priority Date/backlog issue when moving from L1A to EB1C? Something that folks from India and China face? Which country category did you fall into?
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 *📅 The video discusses the timeline and process of converting an L1 visa to a Green Card in the United States.* 01:10 *🛂 L1 visa is a company-sponsored work visa for intra-company transfers to the US.* 02:18 *🗂️ The process involves forms I-140 and I-485 for permanent work status and change of status to Green Card, respectively.* 04:40 *💼 Applying for I-140 first is cost-effective; if rejected, applying for I-485 is unnecessary.* 05:35 *⚠️ Not submitting medical documents with the application allows flexibility for travel without jeopardizing the process.* 10:13 *🤲 Biometrics are requested to verify identity and ensure no criminal records.* 11:05 *📅 Employment Authorization Document (EAD) allows work beyond L1 status after six months of application.* 13:25 *📬 Application transfers from one processing center to another might affect family members' processing time.* 14:22 *🛫 Advanced Parole is essential for international travel during Green Card processing.* 16:27 *📝 Updating job information during the process may be required.* 21:10 *🎉 Green Card approvals for the entire family arrived within a close timeframe.* Made with HARPA AI
Congrats Bahroz. My priority date is close to yours at 19 Sep 2022. I assume you were also in EB1 as me and my family. My question is that EB1 for India was not current in 2023 and even now it is not current. That is what I am awaiting now to let it become current. How did you managed to get it when the EB1 india priority dates were not current ? Thanks.
Hi quick question! ,my husband’s company initiated the adjustment status from EB2 to EB1 adjustment status. We have received notification for the biometrics on 16th of October. After that I have travel plans outside USA end of October. Will there be any issue in re entry to USA by mid December?
We moved in September 2021 as L1b visa. We applied for green cards, advanced parole and work authorization in April 2023. We received the work authorization quickly, all but myself have advanced parole papers and we are waiting for any movement to green card process. It has been one year since we submitted these papers.
Hi bahroz abbas, I have few doubts regarding L1B expiry... 1. What if L1B reached to extended period i.e 5years does company apply for new L1 b visa or we have to come outside of US for a year and apply H1B? 2. What about green card through L1B visa, I heard that getting Green card takes years to come like 50-100 years is it true? If so what is L1B visa holders) approach towards green card?
Hello Sir, I am holding L1B visa. But rightnow my company does not have any requirement in USA (Automation Testing). What is the alternative? How can I get chance? Do I need to wait or I have to try for H1B?
@@bahroz My L1b approved in Oct 2023 and my depends visa approved on feb 2024. After that when I ask about my travel plan to my manager he said rightnow we do not have any open position at USA. You can try in other project. My HR also saying right now there is no opening in your profile. I feel they are playing with me and doing dirty politics
Hi Bahroz I'm in a similar situation as you. I was transferred to the US (Texas) from Canada with my two daughters and my wife. I'm wondering if you can refer me to a lawyer who can help me apply for a green card, please. Thank you
Sorry for late response the one I initially had was provided to me by the company - but I will soon be working with a new one for future needs and will let you know if I can recommend them..
The attorney that I used was assigned by my employer.. however since then I have explored the following Do it Yourself visa process... it provides a toolkit for you to be able to submit your application and would save you a ton of money ... check them out: staging1.usavisanow.com/product/?ap_id=usvisabah
hello sir very good video, my dad also gets l1-b visa and we will move to usa im wondering can i work at part time jobs im 18 years old do yo know any information about that ? and i heard l2 holders can also apply for greencard do you know any information about that ?
Following is a resource I recommend to gain more knowledge on the subject and to be able to apply for green card on your own (avoiding heavy lawyer fees): staging1.usavisanow.com/product/?ap_id=usvisabah
Thanks for sharing. Very well articulated @Bahroz
Thanks glad you found it useful
Very well explained! Thank You!
Thanks
As an American, who fortunately is not living in the US anymore, I am amazed that so many people still want to go live in the US giving the mountains of series problems that exist there. I would suggest that people go visit there and ask any friends or family that live there about what their children are being taught (or not taught) in school. How much it costs if you get injured and have to go to a hospital. How safe is it. The problems of immigration. The problems of infrastructure. The problems of politics. The list is long and the supposed leaders who should be fixing the problems are too busy doing insider trading (which most people don't realise is legal for members of congress - ask Nancy Pelosi, the greatest stock trader ever). But if despite that you want to move to the US. I honestly wish you luck.
I hear you.. but then it also depends what is your point of comparison…
@@bahroz I completely agree. Having lived overseas for more than 30 years across Europe and now in Dubai and growing up in New York in the 60s, 70s and 80s I have a perspective on the changes in my country that for people who recently immigrated there they can’t appreciate. When I go there I am shocked at what has happened to it. But in many parts of western Europe and the UK it’s getting equally as bad. Like I said, I wish you and anyone else who chooses to move there, the best of luck.
You had lucky is the only thing that I can said. I know people who applied from L1 in the same dates like you and they have I485 at the beginning without biometrics appointment
Thanks for explaining in such a clear manner :)
@Bahroz - Congratulations!
Thanks a lot for sharing your journey. Very informative. Quick questions
1- Do we need to be physically present in US to apply for GC?
2- I am a Canadian Citizen and due to some commitments I was thinking to get L1A and come back to Canada and work from here as mine is Remote.
3- Do you see any issues if I process GC till medical stage from
Canada and move to US at that point and stay back until I get my GC. Thanks
Hi yes you can do it remotely like apply in usa and then wait for medical… once they call you for medical then you come back and stay in usa till the application gets processed…
Thanks for detailed video.
Thanks 🙏
Thanks for explaining. Very helpful.
One question - was your green card application in EB1 category or EB 2? Asking because some of the requirements you are saying for L1 seem to be the same as EB1C.
So in which situations would a company opt to bring an employee to US on L1 versus EB1C directly?
Yes it was EB1
Hi! Thanks so much for the video!
Would like to check: do I understand correctly, that while we are on the L1A visa, there will be no scope for promotion as it will change the title of the role?
Thanks again!
Yes there is no scope unless you get your EAD
Hi Bahroz - This was extremely informative. Thank you for sharing your experience!
Just had a question - Was your PR application under EB1C category?
And would you know if PR application can be filed under EB1C while moving with an H1B visa?
Yes to question 1 and I am not sure about your second question as I only have experience with L1A
Hi Mr. Bahroz, that's a great video! How was your interview at the consulate? My petition was accepted last month, and I will have my interview in the upcoming weeks.
Luckily I didn’t get picked for the interview..
but to answer your question I plan to bring in a lawyer on the channel for a podcast on this topic
Thank you for this video… very informative
Hi Behroz. Very helpful video. Have a quick question, if you'd be kind to respond.
---Did you not face the Priority Date/backlog issue when moving from L1A to EB1C? Something that folks from India and China face? Which country category did you fall into?
My country category was canada but let me also call out that conversion from L1A to green card doesn’t have a quota so it is not citizenship biased
@@bahroz Oh. This is a revelation for me, if true.
I have been so far unable to confirm this insight on citizenship-based quote for L1A to GC move.
Awesomeness 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thank you for videos brother I didn’t found the L1 transfer processor video can you please share with me thank you 🙏
Thanks.. Will make it soon..
Lucky you!!
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
00:00 *📅 The video discusses the timeline and process of converting an L1 visa to a Green Card in the United States.*
01:10 *🛂 L1 visa is a company-sponsored work visa for intra-company transfers to the US.*
02:18 *🗂️ The process involves forms I-140 and I-485 for permanent work status and change of status to Green Card, respectively.*
04:40 *💼 Applying for I-140 first is cost-effective; if rejected, applying for I-485 is unnecessary.*
05:35 *⚠️ Not submitting medical documents with the application allows flexibility for travel without jeopardizing the process.*
10:13 *🤲 Biometrics are requested to verify identity and ensure no criminal records.*
11:05 *📅 Employment Authorization Document (EAD) allows work beyond L1 status after six months of application.*
13:25 *📬 Application transfers from one processing center to another might affect family members' processing time.*
14:22 *🛫 Advanced Parole is essential for international travel during Green Card processing.*
16:27 *📝 Updating job information during the process may be required.*
21:10 *🎉 Green Card approvals for the entire family arrived within a close timeframe.*
Made with HARPA AI
After how many years staying in US, did you apply for green card? Given L1b is five years visa, can we apply during that period?
I started my process the day I landed in usa but actual submission took 3 months
Congrats Bahroz. My priority date is close to yours at 19 Sep 2022. I assume you were also in EB1 as me and my family. My question is that EB1 for India was not current in 2023 and even now it is not current. That is what I am awaiting now to let it become current. How did you managed to get it when the EB1 india priority dates were not current ? Thanks.
In my case my base passport / citizenship was Canada..
Hi quick question! ,my husband’s company initiated the adjustment status from EB2 to EB1 adjustment status. We have received notification for the biometrics on 16th of October. After that I have travel plans outside USA end of October. Will there be any issue in re entry to USA by mid December?
Hi thanks for reaching out… I recently made and uploaded a video on travel when green card in process that should answer your question above
@@bahroz very well explained! Thank a lot . I need to reschedule my flight tickets now 😩
@@shruthishetty8268 happy to help
Great information, Can you share details on the timeline of L1b to Green card ?
Since L1b is dual intent as well so more or less same timelines should apply
We moved in September 2021 as L1b visa. We applied for green cards, advanced parole and work authorization in April 2023. We received the work authorization quickly, all but myself have advanced parole papers and we are waiting for any movement to green card process. It has been one year since we submitted these papers.
@@lasallemom1 any updates on your green card?
Thanks for the information, very helpful.
Did your i140 got applied in Premium or Regular processing?
All regular… that premium option did not apply to my case with the type of green card I applied for
Hi @Bahroz, Thank you for the information!
Would you be knowing as to what are the medical conditions that can hamper the Green Card issuance ?
It’s usually something that is contagious examples : tuberculosis (TB), syphilis, gonorrhea, and leprosy.
@@bahroz Okok thanks. That was helpful.
Hello Sir, can you also please share your experience with regards to interview for L1A.
Hi there was no interview… I was not called for an interview
Hi, Bahroz, do you need to hire 7 to 10 employees in US in order to apply green card as a L1 visa holder?
Explain more on that what do you mean hiring employees? You mean people reporting to you ??
Can you please share how to convert L1 B visa to L1A visa while in USA in L1B visa
I plan to bring in an immigration expert to talk those questions on a podcast…
Hi, extremely well put together video. Quick question - what’s your country of birth?
Thanks …. It’s pakistan
Hi bahroz abbas, I have few doubts regarding L1B expiry...
1. What if L1B reached to extended period i.e 5years does company apply for new L1 b visa or we have to come outside of US for a year and apply H1B?
2. What about green card through L1B visa, I heard that getting Green card takes years to come like 50-100 years is it true? If so what is L1B visa holders) approach towards green card?
The details that I cover in the video apply to L1A and not L1A…
It depends on your company if they want to extend your work visa
Hi Bahroz, what was the title you got the L1-A visa??
My title was director but it works equally on manager title as well
Can people move for a short time like 6-11 months under L1B can also apply for green card?
Only L1A is a dual intent visa that easily converts to green card
Hey buddy, quick question how much time you need to spend on L1A visa before applying for green card ?
You can apply the next day once you have your L1A
Can Project managers qualify for L1A visa from Canada in a multinational company?
Yes it certainly does
@@bahroz Thankyou bro! All the best and thsnks for the timeline!
Hello Sir, I am holding L1B visa. But rightnow my company does not have any requirement in USA (Automation Testing). What is the alternative? How can I get chance? Do I need to wait or I have to try for H1B?
Hi sorry not clear on your question
@@bahroz My L1b approved in Oct 2023 and my depends visa approved on feb 2024.
After that when I ask about my travel plan to my manager he said rightnow we do not have any open position at USA. You can try in other project. My HR also saying right now there is no opening in your profile. I feel they are playing with me and doing dirty politics
Hi Bahroz
I'm in a similar situation as you. I was transferred to the US (Texas) from Canada with my two daughters and my wife. I'm wondering if you can refer me to a lawyer who can help me apply for a green card, please.
Thank you
Sorry for late response the one I initially had was provided to me by the company - but I will soon be working with a new one for future needs and will let you know if I can recommend them..
Hi @Bahroz - Thank you. Very useful information. Could you please share your attorney details.
The attorney that I used was assigned by my employer.. however since then I have explored the following Do it Yourself visa process... it provides a toolkit for you to be able to submit your application and would save you a ton of money ... check them out: staging1.usavisanow.com/product/?ap_id=usvisabah
How long does L1B takes for getting green card for Indian national but Canadian PR?
It should be more or less similar timeline as L1A
@@bahroz how come? Wouldn’t L1B person go through H1B ???
@@bahrozI think L1B is not eligible for EB1C, hence he or she has to go through EB2 route for GC which would take 50 years approximately…😅
hello sir very good video, my dad also gets l1-b visa and we will move to usa im wondering can i work at part time jobs im 18 years old do yo know any information about that ? and i heard l2 holders can also apply for greencard do you know any information about that ?
Yes as a L2 you can work any where in usa… as long as your father holds the L1
thats good sir thank you very much but some sources says i cant because im still child@@bahroz
@@yaserexe1361 if you are above the working age limit as per usa you can workzzz
Hi, did you move under L1A or L1B? Is it true that the process of getting green card from L1A is faster than L1B?
Hi I moved under L1 a and yes I would assume it’s easier and faster that way
Can i apply for l1 visa if i want to launch a startup in usa ,
No l1 is only for intra company transfer of employees
@@bahroz which category would you advice i apply for
@@akinfolatimibosun104 you mean if you are an entrepreneur?
@@bahroz yes , a founder of a startup
@@akinfolatimibosun104 I have a immigration consultant lined up for usa visa.. so stay tuned
Who was your lawyer?
Provided by my work place..
Which firm @@bahroz
You have an advanced parole so you and your family can still travel freely.
I didn’t have that but if you do then yes you can travel
Also if you have an L1A or L2 there’s not even need of an advanced parole. Some visas don’t require it
Please please make this video in Hindi language
I have a channel in Hindi… I cover some of these topics there… it’s @northamerican-desi