Which is the better route for a US GreenCard?

[WattMan]

hi folks,

my employer has stated some options for me, which are as follows:

1. join the US office on a H1B
2. wait for 1 yr and then they wud apply for a L1 visa

since i am eligible for both visa types (after the 1 yr wait for the L1), my question is - which is the better less painful visa for obtaining a US GreenCard?

my employer says that the L1 is more strict at the outset in terms of qualifying requirements etc hence once a L1 visa has been granted, the rest of the formalities for a GC are slightly relaxed ...

i woudl request some experts to share their opinions please

thanks!

[immihelp]

It is same.

[WattMan]

It is same.

do u mean that the paper work and admin hassles are the same in both?
wud be nice if u cud elaborate ...

my initial research tells me some documents are not needed when GC is initiated by a L1 holder ... but i wanted to cross check the ground realities with experienced ppl !