The EB-1C immigrant visa is one of the most efficient and strategic pathways to U.S. permanent residency for multinational executives and managers. If you’re a high-level employee of a global company looking to transition to a U.S.-based operation, the EB-1C may be your fast track to a green card, without needing labor certification.
At Donald Gross Law Group, headquartered in Washington, D.C., and supported by international offices in Mexico City, Lisbon, Bangkok, and France, we specialize in employment-based immigration strategies tailored to the needs of global executives and business leaders. With over 30 years of combined experience, multilingual support, and insight from former U.S. government officials, our team delivers high-level, cross-border legal guidance that sets our clients up for success.
What Is the EB-1C Visa?
The EB-1C visa is part of the first-preference employment-based immigration category (EB-1), specifically designed for multinational managers and executives. It allows foreign nationals who have worked in a qualifying managerial or executive role abroad for at least one of the past three years to obtain U.S. permanent residency if they’re being transferred to a similar role in the United States.
Unlike other employment-based green cards, the EB-1C does not require PERM labor certification, significantly streamlining the process and shortening the overall timeline.
Key EB-1C Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the EB-1C visa, the applicant must:
- Be employed by a U.S. employer that has been doing business for at least one year.
- Have worked for a qualifying affiliated foreign entity of the U.S. employer for at least one continuous year in the past three years.
- Enter the U.S. to continue working in a managerial or executive capacity.
- Show evidence of the company’s multinational operations and their executive/managerial nature.
Our Washington, D.C.-based attorneys assist clients in gathering the complex documentation required—organizational charts, company financials, employment verification letters, and board resolutions—to build a strong, USCIS-compliant petition.
Advantages of the EB-1C Visa Route
According to USCIS statistics, the EB-1 category has some of the highest approval rates among employment-based visas, particularly when handled by experienced legal counsel with deep knowledge of business structures and immigration policy. Some of the advantages of the EB-1C visa include:
- No labor certification required, reducing wait times.
- Direct pathway to a green card, with options for concurrent Adjustment of Status if inside the U.S.
- Spouse and children (under 21) can obtain green cards as derivatives.
- Ideal for L-1A visa holders transitioning to permanent residency.
Why Choose Donald Gross Law Group?
At Donald Gross Law Group, we offer more than legal paperwork—we provide strategic immigration leadership. Here’s why executives and corporations trust us for EB-1C filings:
- Global Reach, Local Focus: With multilingual teams in Mexico, Europe, and Southeast Asia, we coordinate cross-border documentation and consular processing with ease.
- Elite Credentials: Our attorneys are admitted in Washington, D.C. and France, with degrees from Cornell, the University of Chicago Law School, and service in roles at the U.S. Department of State and the White House National Security Council.
- Personalized, Culturally Sensitive Representation: We understand the immigrant journey, and we offer custom support in English, Spanish, French, and Thai.
- Proven Results: We have helped executives from a range of industries—tech, finance, manufacturing, and healthcare—secure their EB-1C green cards with high success rates.
Whether you’re based in Marseille, Madrid, Monterrey, or Manhattan, our global network ensures your EB-1C visa petition moves forward smoothly, strategically, and with precision.
Start Your EB-1C Green Card Journey Today
If you’re a multinational executive or manager ready to take the next step toward U.S. permanent residency, trust the experts at Donald Gross Law Group in Washington, D.C., to guide you through the EB-1C process with clarity and confidence.
Schedule a confidential consultation today and let us help you bring your leadership to the United States with a clear, compliant legal strategy.