EB-1C
Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker (Multinational Managers/Executives)
For multinational managers or executives who have been employed for at least one year by a qualifying foreign company and are being transferred to the U.S.
74 petitions · 12 approved / sustained · 38 denied / dismissed · 24 remanded
The EB-1C visa is an employment-based first-preference immigrant visa for multinational executives and managers transferring to a U.S. office of the same employer or affiliate. It provides a direct pathway to a green card without labor certification, but requires employer sponsorship.
Category
EB-1C
Priority
1st Preference
Self-Petition
Not Available
Benefits & Limitations
Direct green card pathway without labor certification. Generally no annual visa backlogs for most countries (except India and China). However, premium processing is not available, processing times are long, and USCIS closely scrutinizes multinational business structures.
Filing Guide
Employer Files I-140
U.S. employer files I-140 with evidence of multinational structure.
USCIS Review
USCIS scrutinizes company structure and managerial role. RFEs are common.
Decision
Approval, denial, or NOID.
Adjust Status
File I-485 or consular processing.
Required Documents
Proof of qualifying relationship between foreign and U.S. entities
Organizational charts showing managerial hierarchy
Detailed job description demonstrating executive/managerial duties
Financial statements of the company
Evidence of business operations in U.S. and abroad
Proof of applicant's prior role and responsibilities
Permanent job offer letter from U.S. employer
Timeline
Premium processing not available for this category
Costs & Fees
Recent Petitions
View allRecent Policy Updates
Increased scrutiny on small or newly established U.S. offices
Stricter evidentiary requirements for proving company financial stability
Heightened focus on legitimacy of multinational business operations
Higher case volumes causing processing delays