EB-1C – Multinational Executives and Managers

Green Card for Global Corporate Leaders

The EB-1C immigrant visa allows executives and managers of multinational companies to obtain U.S. permanent residence. It is specifically designed for individuals who have led or managed an international business and are being transferred to a related U.S. entity.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify, you must:

1. Have been employed outside the United States for at least one of the past three years by a qualifying organization (parent, branch, subsidiary, or affiliate);
2. Be seeking to enter the U.S. to work in a managerial or executive capacity for the same employer or its affiliate; and
3. The U.S. employer must have been doing business for at least one year.

Definition of Managerial or Executive Capacity

Managerial Capacity:
Directing the organization or a key component, supervising professional employees, and exercising authority over operations or budgets.

Executive Capacity:
Making high-level decisions, establishing goals and policies, and receiving only general direction from higher executives or board members.

Employer Sponsorship and Filing Process

• The U.S. employer must file Form I-140 on behalf of the beneficiary.
• The employer must show a qualifying corporate relationship and ability to pay the offered wage.
• No labor certification (PERM) is required.

This category is often used by L-1A visa holders seeking permanent residence.

Benefits of EB-1C

• No PERM labor certification required
• Direct pathway from L-1A to Green Card
• Allows transfer of multinational executives and senior managers
• Green card eligibility for spouse and children under 21
• Recognition of international business leadership

 How We Can Help

At the Law Offices of Metin Serbest, we represent corporations and executives in complex cross-border immigration matters, including EB-1C filings and corporate structuring.

Our services include:

• Evaluating corporate eligibility and organizational structure
• Preparing detailed job descriptions and company charts
• Compiling and organizing strong support letters and evidence of executive duties
• Managing Form I-140 and adjustment of status filings

 

Schedule a Consultation

Contact the Law Offices of Metin Serbest to determine whether your multinational executive or managerial experience qualifies you for the EB-1C category. We can assist with evaluating corporate eligibility, organizing supporting documentation such as job descriptions and company charts, and managing the I-140 and adjustment of status process to help you pursue permanent residency with confidence.