EB-1C Green Card

EB-1C Multinational Manager or Executive Green Card: Permanent Residence Through Global Leadership Transfer

The EB-1C Multinational Manager or Executive category is a strategic employment-based immigrant visa option designed for international companies seeking to permanently transfer senior leadership to their U.S. operations. This pathway is particularly well-suited for executives and managers who have been working in the United States under L-1A status and represents one of the most efficient routes to permanent residence for multinational leadership.

Rather than focusing on individual achievement alone, EB-1C is built around corporate structure, continuity of business operations, and the genuine need for experienced leadership within a U.S. affiliate. When properly structured, it offers a streamlined transition from temporary work authorization to long-term stability.

Core Legal Requirements for EB-1C Classification

1. Qualifying Corporate Relationship and Sponsorship

Corporate Affiliation:

The U.S. petitioner must have a qualifying legal relationship with the foreign company, such as a parent company, subsidiary, branch, or affiliate. This relationship must be clearly documented through corporate records and ownership structures. The U.S. entity serves as the formal petitioner in the EB-1C process.

Ongoing Business Operations:

At the time the petition is filed, both the U.S. company and the foreign entity must be actively engaged in doing business, meaning they are regularly providing goods or services and maintaining continuous commercial activity.

2. Prior Employment and Executive or Managerial Experience

One-Year Executive or Managerial Requirement:

The beneficiary must have been employed abroad by the qualifying foreign entity for at least one continuous year within the three years preceding the filing of the EB-1C petition. This employment must have been in an executive or managerial capacity.

Permanent U.S. Position in a Leadership Role:

The offered position in the United States must likewise be executive or managerial in nature. Executives are expected to direct the organization at a strategic level and set company-wide goals, while managers typically oversee a key department, function, or operational segment and exercise discretionary authority over personnel or processes.

3. Procedural Advantage: Exemption from PERM Labor Certification

PERM Labor Certification Exemption:

One of the most significant advantages of the EB-1C category is that it is exempt from the Department of Labor's PERM labor certification requirement. By eliminating this lengthy and complex step, EB-1C allows multinational companies to secure permanent residence for their senior leadership without prolonged recruitment procedures or workforce testing.

In practice, EB-1C serves as a natural extension of a multinational executive's career trajectory, aligning corporate growth with immigration stability. When supported by clear organizational documentation and a well-defined leadership role, the EB-1C petition provides a direct and reliable path to U.S. permanent residence.

How Celiksoy Law Firm Can Help

At Celiksoy Law Firm, PC, we understand that navigating the EB-1C Multinational Manager or Executive Green Card process requires careful planning, thorough documentation, and strategic legal guidance. Our experienced immigration attorneys are dedicated to helping multinational companies and their senior executives achieve the goal of permanent residence in the United States.

Contact Celiksoy Law Firm, PC today for a consultation on your EB-1C Green Card and U.S. immigration needs.

Disclaimer: The information in this article is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Immigration rules change frequently. Please contact Celiksoy Law Firm, PC for advice specific to your circumstances.