[eshvk]

> H1B:

The problem now is that the visas seem to be harder to obtain and have a longer delay. I know people who were stuck waiting for multiple months to do a transfer.

> L1:

My understanding is that this doesn't provide a path to a green card.

[g1991]

L1/L2 visas are dual intent, if memory serves - you can absolutely apply for perm residency and citizenship using L1 as a starting point.

[eshvk]

You are right, my mistake.