Lead Your U.S. Growth — Permanently.
A direct path to permanent U.S. residency for executives and company owners — no labor perm, no lottery.
What Is the EB-1C?
The Green Card Visa for Multinational Company Managers.
The EB-1C green card visa is one of the most powerful immigration pathways to permanent U.S. residency for foreign company executives and managers. Unlike EB-2 and EB-3, which require labor certification, the EB-1C visa allows multinational company managers to transition directly from L-1A immigration status to a green card visa.
Our immigration services include green card application management for foreign company employees. The EB-1C visa has no labor market test — saving 18+ months compared to standard employment-based immigration categories. This is ideal for foreign company executives and managers building a U.S. business.
No PERM
Labor Cert. Waived
45 Days
Premium Processing
EB-1
Priority Category
Key Benefits
Why People Choose EB-1C
01
No Labor Certification
Bypasses the PERM process entirely — saving 18+ months compared to EB-2 or EB-3.
02
Premium Processing (45 Days)
Available for I-140 petitions — guarantees USCIS response within 45 calendar days.
03
Direct from L-1A
L-1A visa holders are perfectly positioned for EB-1C — a natural and efficient progression.
04
No Annual Backlog (Most)
EB-1C priority dates are current for most nationalities — no multi-year wait.
05
No Job Offer Required
The petition is based on the multinational structure and role — not a new employment contract.
06
Family Included
Spouse and children under 21 receive permanent Green Cards as derivative beneficiaries.
For You If
This is the right fit
- You are or have been an L-1A visa holder (or held a qualifying executive/managerial role abroad)
- You held an executive or managerial role abroad for 1+ year in the past 3 years
- Your company has a qualifying multinational structure
- You want to bypass the PERM labor certification process
- You’re ready to pursue permanent U.S. residency
Not the Right Fit If
This is not for you
- L-1B specialized-knowledge employees generally do not qualify for EB-1C directly
- Your role is primarily operational rather than managerial or executive
- There is no qualifying corporate relationship between entities
- The U.S. entity has been operating for less than 1 year
Requirements
What’s Required
01
Qualifying Corporate Relationship
Structure
The U.S. and foreign company must have a qualifying parent, subsidiary, affiliate, or branch relationship — documented with corporate records and company ownership structures.
02
1 Year of Foreign Company Employment
History
The beneficiary must have worked for the foreign company in a qualifying capacity abroad for at least 1 year in the 3 years preceding the green card visa application.
03
U.S. Company 1-Year Rule
Operations
The U.S. company must have been doing business in the United States for at least 1 year before the green card immigration application is filed. The most common EB-1C pitfall for new L-1 visa company cases.
04
Genuine Company Management Role
Role
The beneficiary’s day-to-day duties at the U.S. company must actually be management-level — not primarily operational with a management label.
Application Process
The EB-1C Journey, Step by Step
Week 1
Company Role & Structure Review
We verify the qualifying corporate relationship between the foreign company and U.S. company, and analyze the beneficiary’s actual duties.
Weeks 2–4
Company Documentation
Ownership records, financial statements, org charts, and evidence of both the foreign company and U.S. company’s business operations.
Weeks 4–6
I-140 Green Card Visa Application
We prepare and file the I-140 immigrant green card visa application — with available expedited processing where applicable.
Varies
Priority Date & Visa Availability
We monitor the Visa Bulletin monthly and advise on timing for immigration status adjustment or consular processing.
Months 3–18
Green Card Status Completion
We manage the complete immigration status adjustment process or consular processing through to green card visa issuance.
Our Services
What AmLaw Does on a EB-1C Case
01
Company Role Documentation
Careful analysis and documentation of the beneficiary’s business management duties at both the foreign company and U.S. company — substance, not just title.
02
Company Structure Documentation
Ownership certificates, financial statements, org charts, and evidence of both the foreign and U.S. company’s ongoing business operations.
03
Green Card Visa Application
Comprehensive immigration application documenting the multinational company structure, qualifying foreign company role, and U.S. company capacity.
04
Expedited Immigration Services
We provide comprehensive immigration services including expedited filing for faster green card visa adjudication where applicable.
05
Immigration Status Adjustment or Consular Services
Full immigration services management of the status adjustment or consular path through to green card issuance for the foreign company employee.
06
Visa Bulletin Monitoring
Monthly priority date monitoring and proactive immigration advice on visa availability and timing strategy.
Why Choose AmLaw
This Practice Was Built Differently.
Selective, Not Volume-Based
Fewer cases — not more. Every client receives direct attorney oversight. You work with the person who knows your case.
Strategy Before Paperwork
We build your immigration strategy first, then structure documentation around it. The form is the last step, not the first.
Long-Term Outcome Focus
We plan the full lifecycle of your case from day one and remain available after approval.
Built for Investors & Talent
Designed around entrepreneurs, high-net-worth individuals, and exceptional professionals. We understand the financial dimensions others miss.
Direct Attorney Access
No junior associates handling your case unsupervised. Senior attorneys review and sign off on all filings.
Multilingual Team
English and Russian — so complex legal concepts are communicated clearly, not lost in translation.
Testimonials
Trusted by Families Worldwide
Incredible team. From the moment we started working together, it was clear that AmLaw Group operates at a completely different level than general immigration firms.
AmLaw consistently went above and beyond. They anticipated issues before they arose and kept us fully informed throughout the entire process. First-submission approval.
Charles and his team structured our case from scratch. Exceptional firm — detailed, strategic, and genuinely invested in our outcome.
FAQ
Common Questions
Do I need to have been an L-1A visa holder for a full 3 years?
No. You must have held a qualifying role at the foreign company abroad for at least 1 year within the 3-year period immediately preceding the EB-1C green card visa application filing.
Is labor certification required for the EB-1C green card visa?
No. This is one of the major advantages of the EB-1C green card visa — it completely bypasses the labor certification immigration process, saving significant time for foreign company employees.
How does the EB-1C visa differ from EB-2?
EB-1C green card visa is specific to multinational company managers and requires no labor certification. EB-2 is for professionals with advanced degrees and requires labor certification. EB-1C is typically the faster immigration pathway for qualifying foreign company employees.
Can foreign company employees on L-1B visa qualify for EB-1C?
Generally no. EB-1C green card visa is designed for company managers, not employees with specific knowledge. However, L-1B visa holders may have alternate immigration pathways such as EB-2 or NIW, or reclassification to a qualifying company management role.
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