What Is the EB-1C Multinational Executive and Manager Visa?
- May 27
- 3 min read
The EB-1C visa is an employment-based Green Card category that allows multinational companies to permanently transfer executives and high-level managers to the United States. This category provides a direct path to lawful permanent residence without requiring labor certification.
New York based immigration law firm Caglar & Associates, PLLC provides professional legal assistance for multinational executive transfers, managerial immigration cases, and employment-based Green Card matters nationwide.
Who Can Apply?
International company executives
Senior-level managers
Multinational company employees
Individuals transferring to a related U.S. company
Required Corporate Relationship
The U.S. company and the foreign company must have a qualifying relationship such as:
Parent company relationship
Subsidiary relationship
Branch office relationship
Common ownership or control structure
One-Year Employment Requirement
The applicant must have:
Worked outside the United States
For at least 1 continuous year
Within the last 3 years
In a managerial or executive position
Executive and Managerial Roles
Managerial Capacity
A manager:
Supervises employees
Oversees departments or functions
Exercises discretionary authority
Executive Capacity
An executive:
Directs company policies
Oversees overall operations
Holds broad decision-making authority
Application Process
Stage | Process |
Immigrant Petition | Executive petition filed |
Case Review | Company structure and duties reviewed |
Visa Availability Review | Priority date and visa availability checked |
Permanent Residence Process | Green Card application stage |
Premium Processing
As of 2026, the Premium Processing fee is: $2,965
Premium Processing allows significantly faster case review.
Required Documents
Corporate formation documents
Ownership records
Tax filings
Payroll records
Employment verification letters
Organizational charts
Passport
Proof of prior managerial employment
Important Legal Considerations
The multinational corporate relationship must be clearly documented.
The applicant should not primarily perform day-to-day operational tasks.
Executive or managerial duties must be described in detail.
The company must remain actively operating.
All supporting documents must remain consistent.
Average Processing Times (2026)
Process | Estimated Timeline |
Immigrant petition review | 19 – 22 months |
Premium Processing | Approximately 45 business days |
Permanent residence process | 11 – 31 months |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is EB-1C?
It is an employment-based Green Card category created for multinational executives and managers.
Is labor certification required?
No.
Must the applicant be a manager or executive?
Yes.
Is there a one-year foreign employment requirement?
Yes.
Why is the corporate relationship important?
There must be an official qualifying relationship between the U.S. company and the foreign company.
Can the U.S. company be newly established?
Under certain conditions, yes.
Can the petition be denied?
Yes. Missing evidence or eligibility problems may result in denial.
Is Premium Processing available?
Yes.
Can family members be included?
Yes. Spouses and children may immigrate together.
Is a Green Card issued immediately?
Visa availability may affect final timing.
Must the company remain active?
Yes.
Can performing day-to-day operational tasks create problems?
In some situations, yes. The managerial role must remain clear.
Will there be an interview?
Some cases require interviews.
Is a medical examination required?
Yes, during the permanent residence stage.
Are biometrics required?
Yes.
What happens if the foreign company closes?
The immigration process may be placed at risk.
Are translations required?
Yes. Non-English documents must be translated.
Can immigration filing fees change?
Yes. Immigration filing fees are updated periodically.
Contact Caglar & Associates, PLLC
📍 100 Church St 8th Floor, New York, NY 10007, United States
📞 +1 (646) 874-3575
👨⚖️ Attorney Ibrahim Furkan CaglarNew York Bar Number: 6160303
For professional legal assistance regarding EB-1C multinational executive petitions, corporate transfers, and employment-based Green Card matters, contact our office today.
