EB-1C: Multinational Manager or Executive
Employment-Based First Preference (EB-1C) Visa
The EB-1C visa is an employment-based immigrant visa for qualified multinational managers or executives who seek to transfer to the United States to work for a U.S. branch, parent, subsidiary, or affiliate of their foreign employer. This green card category is designed to support international companies that need to bring experienced leaders into their U.S. operations to manage or expand their business activities.
As part of the EB-1 First Preference category, the EB-1C offers a faster route to permanent residency compared to many other employment-based options and does not require a PERM labor certification.
Who Qualifies for the EB-1C Visa?
To qualify as a Multinational Manager or Executive, you must:
✅ Be Employed by a Qualifying Company Abroad — You must have been employed outside the U.S. by a qualifying organization for at least one continuous year within the three years immediately preceding your transfer to the United States (or, if already in the U.S., within the three years preceding your most recent lawful nonimmigrant entry).
✅ Have a Managerial or Executive Role — Your position abroad must have been primarily managerial or executive in nature, and the U.S. role must also be in a managerial or executive capacity.
✅ Transfer to a Qualifying U.S. Entity — The U.S. company must have a qualifying relationship with the foreign entity (parent, branch, subsidiary, or affiliate) and must intend to employ you in a managerial or executive position.
✅ U.S. Employer Requirements — The U.S. employer must have been doing business for at least one year and must have a qualifying relationship with the company abroad.
Key Definitions
Managerial Capacity: You primarily supervise and control the work of other professional employees, manage an essential function or department, have authority to hire and fire, and exercise discretion over day-to-day operations.
Executive Capacity: You primarily direct the management of the organization or a major component, establish goals and policies, and receive only general supervision from higher executives or the board of directors
Filing Process
✅ Form I-140 Petition: The U.S. employer must file Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker, on behalf of the manager or executive.
✅ Adjustment of Status or Consular Processing:
If the beneficiary is in the U.S., they may file Form I-485 to adjust status when a visa number is available.
If outside the U.S., they will complete consular processing through a U.S. embassy or consulate.
✅ No PERM Required: Unlike other employment-based categories, the EB-1C does not require a labor market test or PERM labor certification.
Benefits of the EB-1C Visa
✅ Priority employment-based green card category with faster processing times than many other employment-based options.
✅ No PERM labor certification required.
✅ Direct pathway to lawful permanent residency for the manager/executive, spouse, and unmarried children under 21.
✅ Freedom to live and work anywhere in the United States.
✅ Eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship after five years as a permanent resident.
Who Should Consider the EB-1C?
The EB-1C is ideal for:
Executives and senior managers of multinational companies expanding their operations into the United States.
Established businesses seeking to transfer key leadership personnel to direct U.S. operations.
L-1A visa holders ready to transition to permanent residency.
How USCIS Expert Helps
At USCIS Expert, we help international companies and qualified professionals navigate the EB-1C process with confidence. We:
Evaluate your eligibility and company structure.
Help gather and prepare detailed evidence of qualifying employment abroad and in the U.S.
Prepare and file Form I-140 accurately and on time.
Guide you through adjustment of status or consular processing.
Advise on maintaining compliance and preparing for future green card renewal or naturalization.
Start Building Your U.S. Leadership Team Today
If you are a multinational business or an executive/manager considering transfer to the United States, the EB-1C visa offers a clear path to a green card.
Contact USCIS Expert today to discuss your eligibility, develop a strong petition, and move forward with confidence.