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EB-1C Visa — U.S. Green Card for multinational executives and managers
Last updated: 2025-10-28
Programme overviewنظرة عامة
Overview
The EB-1C (Multinational Executives and Managers) visa offers a direct pathway to a U.S. Green Card for senior executives and managers transferring from a foreign company to its U.S. branch, subsidiary, or affiliate under the same organization.
What you getالمزايا
Direct U.S. Green Card for multinational executives and managers
No PERM labor certification required
Smooth transition from L-1A to EB-1C
Spouse and unmarried children under 21 eligible as dependents
Suitable for business expansion or corporate transfers to the U.S.
Investment & costsالتكاليف
Qualifying investment
Form I-140 filing fee
Petition fee for EB-1C Green Card application
Premium processing (optional)
15-day expedited processing service
Form I-485 Adjustment of Status
For applicants filing from within the United States
Consular processing fee
For applicants applying outside the U.S.
Government & due-diligence fees
Figures are indicative and exclusive of professional fees. Your advisor confirms an exact, written cost breakdown for your family size.
Eligibilityالأهلية
Requirements
Minimum one year of overseas employment in the past three years with the same company group
Qualifying relationship between U.S. and foreign entities (parent, subsidiary, branch, or affiliate)
U.S. position must be executive or managerial
Both companies must be actively conducting business
The foreign company must continue operations after the transfer
Who cannot apply
Less than one year of qualifying employment abroad
Insufficient evidence of managerial or executive duties
Inactive or non-operational foreign or U.S. companies
Eligible occupationsالمهن
Eligible executive and managerial positions
- ✦Chief Executive Officers (CEOs)
- ✦Managing Directors and Regional Heads
- ✦Vice Presidents and Senior Department Heads
- ✦Operations and General Managers
- ✦Functional Managers leading major business units
The processكيف نعمل
Check eligibility
Confirm one year of qualifying employment and company link.
Prepare documents
Submit proof of business, ownership, and executive role.
File Form I-140
Employer submits EB-1C petition to USCIS.
Apply for Green Card
File I-485 or DS-260 after approval.
Get approval
Receive U.S. permanent residency.
Document checklistالوثائق
Identity Documents
- ✦Valid passport
- ✦Birth certificate
Company Relationship Proof
- ✦Incorporation or registration certificates (U.S. and foreign)
- ✦Ownership and shareholding records
- ✦Organizational charts
- ✦Evidence of active business operations
Employment Records
- ✦Employment verification letters
- ✦Job descriptions and payroll records
- ✦Contracts or business agreements
Supporting Evidence
- ✦U.S. office lease or proof of operations
- ✦Corporate tax filings and bank statements
- ✦Board resolutions confirming transfer or appointment
Your XIPHIAS advisor prepares a personalised document list at onboarding. The checklist above is indicative and may vary by family size.
Family scopeالأسرة
All eligible dependants can be included in one application or added after approval.
Age limits, dependency definitions, and addition fees vary by jurisdiction. Your advisor confirms exact rules at onboarding.
Risk notes
USCIS reviews corporate structure and business operations closely
Weak documentation of executive authority may lead to rejection
Newly established U.S. entities must show capacity to support an executive role
Compliance
Include organizational charts, payroll records, and financial statements for both entities
Provide consistent and verifiable business documentation
Submit proof of active operations in both locations
Questionsأسئلة شائعة
This route, answered.
A Green Card for multinational executives and managers transferring to a U.S. entity.
Start the United States route.
A senior advisor will confirm the exact costs, timeline and documents for your case — privately, and entirely off the record.