EB-1C Visa: Multinational Managers and Executives

The EB-1C visa is designed for multinational executives and managers who have played a critical leadership role within an international organization and are being transferred to a U.S. office. This employment-based green card category allows companies with global operations to bring top-level talent to the United States to oversee their business, manage teams, and drive strategic growth. Like other EB-1 categories, the EB-1C offers a streamlined path to permanent residence without the need for labor certification, making it a powerful option for corporations seeking to retain proven leaders and for executives aiming to advance their careers in the U.S.

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What is the EB-1C Multinational Manager or Executive visa? 

To qualify for the EB-1C (Multinational Manager or Executive) green card, you must demonstrate:

1. Qualifying Employment Abroad

You must have been employed outside the U.S. for at least one year in the three years preceding the petition (or prior to U.S. entry if already working here).

That employment must have been in a managerial or executive capacity.

2. Qualifying U.S. Employer

The U.S. petitioner must have been doing business for at least 1 year.

The foreign and U.S. companies must have a qualifying relationship (e.g., parent, subsidiary, affiliate, or branch).

3. Continued Executive/Managerial Role in the U.S.

The U.S. position must also be executive or managerial in nature, not technical or operational.

Who Qualifies for EB-1C?

  • CEOs, COOs, Directors, and Senior Managers of foreign entities expanding into or operating in the U.S.

  • Executives transferring from foreign operations to lead or oversee key departments in U.S. branches or subsidiaries.

  • Entrepreneurs who have structured their global businesses with future EB-1C eligibility in mind


What are the Advantages of an EB-1C?

  • No PERM Labor Certification

  • Bypasses the most burdensome green card step, saving 1–2 years and eliminating recruitment hurdles.

  • First Preference Green Card Category

  • Shorter wait times, especially compared to EB-2/EB-3 categories.

  • Supports Corporate Expansion

  • Ideal for multinational growth strategy — allows foreign businesses to transfer top leadership to scale U.S. operations legally and permanently.

  • Dual Intent & H-1B Alternative

  • Compatible with L-1A transfers, and often used to adjust status from L-1A to green card without leaving the U.S.

  • Premium Processing Eligible

  • Accelerated decisions for qualifying cases.