H1B vs L-1 Visa Comparison 2026

Detailed H1B vs L-1 visa comparison. Lottery, prevailing wage, green card path, spouse work authorization, and eligibility profiler.

What This Tool Shows You

L-1 has no lottery, intracompany transfers file anytime without cap
L-1A → EB-1C: fastest green card path, no PERM required
H1B allows any US employer; L-1 limited to the same multinational company
L-2 spouses get automatic EAD; H-4 EAD requires approved I-140
H1B: 6-year max (extendable); L-1A: 7-year max, L-1B: 5-year max (not extendable)