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L-1B Specialized Knowledge → Employment Petition
L-1B specialized-knowledge workers can pursue a Green Card, but unlike L-1A there is no matching EB-1C shortcut — the employer usually runs PERM and files under EB-2 or EB-3.
Currently available · Editorial record dated 10/20/2026 · Not lawyer review or an eligibility decision. Check current official instructions.
Who this is for
L-1B workers whose employer will sponsor them through PERM labor certification.
Common problems
The five-year clock
Unlike H-1B, L-1B has no beyond-the-limit extensions tied to a pending Green Card; timing must be planned early.