Employment-Based Immigration EB-1C
Immigration for Multinational Managers and Executives
Read about Frequently Asked Questions below.
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General Process
Qualifications: Foreign national and the U.S. petitioning company must
Eligibility: Company transferring executives or managers from foreign affiliate, branch or parent/subsidiary within the same corporate group
Petition: Petitioning U.S. Employer
1. Filing the I-140 Petition – Employer Files the I-140 (Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker) & Supporting documents of such as employer and beneficiary relationship, job description of U.S. corporation + additional documentation
2. USCIS Processing – Once filed, the petition is reviewed and approved by USCIS.
3. Consular Processing or Adjustment of Status –
- If applicant is outside the US: After I-140 Approval, Consular Processing will occur (Applying at US embassy / consulate)
- If applicant is already in the US: File form I-485 and final interview to adjust their status to permanent resident
FAQ
Who can sponsor EB-1C immigration?
Employer petition and Job offer required
Do I need a PERM for EB-1C application?
Not required