For Executives & Operators
Lead the company
from where
it matters most.
The board is in New York. The investors are in San Francisco. The decision-makers you need to influence are in the U.S. - and so should you be.
200+
Executives guided
96%
Approval rate*
L-1A
Most common path
*Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
The Reality
Your corporate structure
may already qualify you.
Every executive we work with has the same question: “Do I need to go through the H-1B lottery?” For most, the answer is no. The corporate relationship between your foreign and U.S. entity - if structured correctly - opens paths that bypass the lottery entirely.
The L-1A and EB-1C are built specifically for executive transfers. No lottery. No extraordinary ability bar. Just the right documentation of your role and your company's structure.
No lottery required
L-1A and EB-1C are not subject to the H-1B cap or lottery. Your approval depends on your role and your company's structure - not random selection.
Your executive role is the credential
You don't need a Nobel Prize or a viral product. Managerial authority, organizational responsibility, and documented leadership are what matter.
L-1A can lead directly to EB-1C
Many executives start with an L-1A and transition to EB-1C for permanent residency. It's a common and well-documented path we've guided dozens through.
Executive Profiles
Does this sound like you?
Your corporate structure, seniority, and timeline determine which path makes sense.
Executive at a multinational company
Your company has offices in the U.S. and abroad. You've been managing the international operation and are now needed to lead the U.S. side.
L-1A - intracompany transferSenior leader relocating to U.S. office
Your company is expanding to the U.S. or you've been tapped to take over an existing U.S. leadership role. Legal status is the last piece.
L-1A or H-1B depending on structureC-suite hired by a U.S. company
A U.S. company has recruited you for a C-suite or senior leadership role. You need authorization that matches your seniority and doesn't depend on the lottery.
O-1A or H-1B - sponsor requiredRegional director expanding to U.S.
You're opening a new U.S. office or subsidiary for a foreign company and will lead it. Structure matters - getting this right determines your visa options.
L-1A - new office possible
Your destination
“The decisions that shape companies
are made in America.”
Not sure which profile fits you? We'll figure it out together.
Book a free 30-min call →Visa Options
Four paths. One is right
for your leadership profile.
We don't push every executive toward the same visa. The right path depends on your corporate structure, your role, and your long-term goals.
Transfer into your U.S. entity - no lottery, no extraordinary ability bar.
Best for
Executives and senior managers who have worked for a related foreign entity for at least 1 year and are transferring to a U.S. parent, subsidiary, or affiliate.
Why executives choose this
No lottery. No extraordinary ability required. If your role was executive or managerial, you may qualify as an intracompany transferee - with a clear path to EB-1C.
Not ideal if
You don't have an existing foreign entity relationship with the U.S. company, or your role wasn't managerial or executive.
Timeline
4-6 wks prep + USCIS
A green card for multinational executives and managers.
Best for
Executives and senior managers who have worked for a multinational company abroad and are now in a managerial or executive role at a related U.S. entity.
Why executives choose this
Employer-sponsored but strong - bypasses labor certification. The direct permanent residency path for executives in multinational structures.
Not ideal if
You haven't worked for the foreign entity for at least 1 year in the last 3, or the U.S. entity doesn't have a qualifying relationship.
Timeline
Employer-sponsored + USCIS
For executives with documented extraordinary achievement.
Best for
Senior leaders with press coverage, board roles, speaking engagements, significant company outcomes, or other documented industry recognition.
Why executives choose this
No lottery. Strong employer independence - can be filed with a new employer. Premium processing available. Works when L-1A structure isn't available.
Not ideal if
Your achievements aren't documented outside your current employer.
Timeline
6-8 wks prep + 15 days premium
Specialty occupation - the employer-sponsored standard path.
Best for
Executives and senior professionals with a job offer from a U.S. employer in a specialty occupation role requiring a degree-level skill set.
Why executives choose this
Well-understood process. Works well when you have a strong employer willing to sponsor and lottery timing aligns.
Not ideal if
Subject to the lottery - roughly 35% selection rate. Timing is unpredictable and employer-dependency is high.
Timeline
Lottery in April, start Oct 1
Quick Comparison
If you just want the quick version -
here's how executive paths compare at a glance.
Path
Speed
Control
Green Card
Best for
L-1A
Medium
Medium
Executives at multinationals, intracompany transfer
EB-1C
Medium
Medium
Multinational executives seeking green card
O-1A
Fast
High
Executives with documented extraordinary achievement
EB-1A
Medium
High
Top executives, self-petition green card
H-1B
Slow
Low
Employer-sponsored specialty occupation
There's no single “best” executive visa - only the one that fits your structure, your role, and your goals.
Not sure which option fits your situation?
Explore your options →Honest Assessment
When these paths may not be the right fit.
Not every executive situation maps cleanly to L-1A or EB-1C. We check this for you - in your free call.
These options may not make sense if:
There is no qualifying corporate relationship between a foreign and U.S. entity
Your role wasn't managerial or executive in nature at the foreign company
You haven't worked for the foreign entity for at least 1 year in the last 3
Your U.S. employer doesn't have or won't establish the required entity structure
If none of these paths make sense - we'll tell you that.
Book a free call →Executive Stories
Executives who made the move.
“I'd been managing our EMEA operations for six years. The company wanted me in New York. I didn't realize the L-1A was the obvious answer - it was approved in six weeks.”
Henrik
Netherlands → New York
VP Operations, global tech company
VP of EMEA Operations for 6 years transferring to lead the North America team at a Delaware-based subsidiary. L-1A approved based on executive role and qualifying corporate relationship.
Why this path
The corporate structure was already in place. L-1A was the most direct path with no extraordinary ability bar.
“My company had offices on four continents. Getting the EB-1C right took careful documentation of the corporate structure - but once that was done, the rest was straightforward.”
Priya
India → San Francisco
Chief Revenue Officer, SaaS company
CRO transferring from the India headquarters to the U.S. parent company. EB-1C approved based on qualifying executive role, documented managerial responsibilities, and 4-year tenure at the foreign entity.
Why this path
Green card was the long-term goal and EB-1C was the clearest path given the multinational structure.
“I was recruited by a U.S. company for a COO role. No intracompany transfer. PassRight built an O-1A case around my board memberships, press coverage, and the turnaround I'd led.”
Valentina
Argentina → Miami
Chief Operating Officer
COO with 3 board roles, coverage in Bloomberg Línea and Forbes Argentina, and documented impact leading a major operational restructuring. O-1A with premium processing approved without RFE.
Why this path
No intracompany structure available - O-1A with premium processing was the fastest path to authorization.
Why PassRight
Most immigration firms treat executive cases like any other employment petition. We know the difference between a managerial role and an operational one - and so does USCIS.
We understand corporate structures
Parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates - we know how to document the qualifying relationship that makes L-1A and EB-1C work.
200+ executives guided
VPs, C-suite leaders, regional directors, and managing partners across industries. We know what L-1A and EB-1C approvals look like.
Speed when your company needs you
Companies move on business timelines, not immigration timelines. Our process is built to be as fast as the situation legally allows.
We work with your corporate counsel
Many executive moves involve corporate counsel on the business side. We coordinate seamlessly so the legal teams are aligned.
Honest about the structure
If the corporate structure doesn't support L-1A, we tell you - and tell you what the best alternative is. No wasted time on paths that won't work.
Your attorney stays on your case
No bait-and-switch to a junior associate. The attorney who reviews your profile builds your case - from first call to final approval.
“They understood that our parent-subsidiary relationship was the key to the L-1A. They knew exactly what USCIS would scrutinize and built the documentation around it.”
Henrik
VP Operations - Amsterdam → New York
L-1A approved in 6 weeks
The Process
4-6 weeks.
Built around your business timeline.
You have a company to run. Our process is structured so it doesn't interrupt your operations - we handle the documentation and you stay focused on the transition.
Attorney-led from day one.
Not a paralegal. Not a template. Your case.
Free strategy call
We review your corporate structure, your role, and your timeline - and tell you honestly which paths make sense.
Attorney case review
Your attorney maps the corporate relationship and your executive role against L-1A or EB-1C criteria and designs the strategy.
Evidence build
We guide you through documenting exactly what's needed - corporate org charts, role descriptions, relationship evidence. Every item serves a purpose.
Filing & follow-through
Your petition is submitted. We stay with you through RFEs, USCIS correspondence, and all the way to approval.
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The move is possible
Your leadership belongs in America.
Let's make it happen.
Book a free 30-minute strategy call. We'll review your corporate structure and role, tell you which paths make sense, and give you an honest assessment.
No commitment. No sales pressure. Just a real conversation about your situation.
200+
Executives guided
96%
Approval rate*
L-1A
Most common path
* Law firm results. Past outcomes do not guarantee future ones.