EB-1C: Multinational Executive or Manager.
EB-1C is a natural transition for L-1A holders.
To qualify, you must:
- Have employed by a similar foreign company for a minimum of one year during the last three years.
- Work in the U.S. in a managerial or executive position.
- Have a qualifying relationship between the U.S and foreigners.
Still, if you have spent one year on L-1A status, then you can be a candidate. The filing is almost the same as that done on the L-1A application:
- Corporate structure charts
- Proof of qualifying ownership relationship
- Payroll records and headcount reports
- Evidence that you primarily perform executive or managerial duties
Unlike EB-1A, EB-1C requires employer sponsorship. The U.S. company files the I-140 immigrant petition on your behalf.
EB-1A: Extraordinary Ability
Other executives and founders have selected EB-1A, particularly when they are more flexible or expect a corporate restructuring. EB-1A is a self-petitioning category and does not involve employer sponsorship.
The standard is similar to O-1, but higher. You must meet at least three out of ten regulatory criteria, such as:
- Significant nationally or globally funded grants.
- Published material about you in professional or major media
- Serving as a judge of others’ work
- Original contributions of major significance
- Authorship of scholarly articles
- Leading or critical roles for distinguished organizations
- High salary compared to peers
- Membership in associations requires outstanding achievement.
EB-1A frequently experiences the shortest total waiting period of the employment categories, particularly of applicants who are not victims of visa backlogs.
Usual EB-1C and EB-1A Process.
Both EB-1C and EB-1A follow a similar structure:
- Immigrant Petition (File I-140).
- Wait for approval
- 3. Complete an Adjustment of Status (Form I-485) or consular processing in the event that you have a current priority date.
The best option depends on your corporate structure, long-term plans, and whether your profile meets the extraordinary ability standard on its own.
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