EB-1C Green Card for Multinational Executives and Managers
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What is the EB-1C visa?
- EB-1C is a U.S. immigrant visa category that leads to an unconditional green card (permanent residence) for qualifying managers and senior executives.
- It is designed for senior executives and managers who transfer from a company abroad to lead its U.S. subsidiary, branch, or affiliate.
- Your spouse and unmarried children under 21 may receive green cards together with the main applicant.
- Unlike EB-5, the EB-1C green card comes without a 2-year conditional period.
- After at least 5 years as permanent residents, you and your family may apply for U.S. citizenship through naturalization once you meet the requirements.
EB-1C green card benefits
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Green cards for the whole family
The main applicant, spouse, and unmarried children under 21 may all receive U.S. green cards.
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Live and work in the U.S.
Your whole family can live, study, and work freely in the United States as permanent residents.
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U.S. schooling for your children
As permanent residents, your children can attend U.S. public schools.
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Permanent resident benefits
Your family can access the healthcare, education, and social welfare programs available to permanent residents, subject to each program's eligibility rules. Benefits reserved for U.S. citizens are not included.
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A pathway to U.S. citizenship
After holding a green card for at least 5 years and meeting the requirements, your family may apply for naturalization.
Advantages of the EB-1C visa
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An unconditional green card
You skip the 2-year conditional green card stage that applies under EB-5.
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No fixed investment amount
Unlike EB-5, EB-1C does not require a fixed investment amount, but the business and the managerial position must meet the program requirements.
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Premium processing available
Form I-140 petitions are eligible for premium processing with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The overall time to a green card depends on your individual case and on visa availability in the Visa Bulletin.
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Run your U.S. business directly
You manage or direct the U.S. subsidiary yourself.
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A naturalization pathway
Once you become a permanent resident and meet the residence, good moral character, and English-language requirements, you may apply for U.S. citizenship.
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Suited to businesses that have already expanded to the U.S.
Designed for business owners whose U.S. company has been operating for at least 1 year and who need to transfer a senior executive to run it.
EB-1C visa requirements
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Company requirements
- The parent company abroad has the size and financial capacity to invest in the United States.
- The U.S. subsidiary has been actively doing business for at least 1 year and has a viable business plan.
- The companies meet the L-1A visa criteria (a qualifying parent–subsidiary relationship and a managerial position).
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Main applicant requirements
- Aged 18 or older, with no upper age limit.
- Currently holds a managerial or senior executive position at the parent company abroad.
- Has the capability and experience to run the U.S. subsidiary.
- Satisfactory security background and medical checks.
The EB-1C application process
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Establish a U.S. subsidiary
Set up the legal entity, ownership structure, and business operations in the United States.
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Operate the company for at least 1 year
The U.S. subsidiary must be actively doing business, with genuine, productive operations and a growth plan.
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EB-1C eligibility assessment
We assess the company's eligibility, the applicant's role, and how well the case meets EB-1C criteria.
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Prepare and file with USCIS
Prepare the company and applicant documentation, and file the U.S. company's Form I-140 petition with USCIS.
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Consular interview or U.S. green card processing
Depending on the case, the applicant attends a consular interview abroad or applies for adjustment of status to obtain a green card in the United States.
Frequently asked questions about the EB-1C visa
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