The EB-1-C immigrant visa category grants green cards to people who have worked for a qualifying organization abroad and are permanently transferred to a U.S. organization in an executive or managerial capacity. Although it does need a U.S.-based employer as a petitioner, it is an approach that businesspeople all over the globe frequently use. For those who meet the requirements, the EB-1-C Green Card offers a reasonably simple route to a Green Card in a category of preference that does not have a history of quota backlogs.
What Are Its Requirements?
Given that many EB-1C requirements are similar to those for L-1A managers and executives who are lawfully present in the United States but have nonimmigrant status, this is the ideal green card for them. Following are certain requirements that multinational executives or managers need to meet:
- An executive or manager looking to enter the United States in order to resume working for the company or organization after spending at least one of the three years abroad.
- Executive or managerial positions were held during overseas employment.
- An executive or managerial position must be desired by the U.S employer.
- At the moment the immigrant petition is filed, the eligible foreign entity should still be in operation and maintain the necessary qualifying relationship with the U.S. petitioner.
What Is The Processing Time?
The caseload of the service center at the time had a significant impact on the processing time for this particular category of executives and managers. You can get estimates by getting in touch with the service center directly. I-140 processing generally takes six months, but as previously mentioned, processing times vary depending on the caseload at the service center.
I-485 processing also takes, on average, six months. As a result, you might be able to anticipate an EB-1C processing time of one year, provided that you are already in the United States. With that being said, based on the U.S. embassy or consulate that conducts your interview, the processing time might be longer if you aren't currently in the United States.
How Can RB Law Assist?
The entire process of applying for EB-1C is quite lengthy and difficult as well. However, there is nothing to get worried about, especially if you are applying for the first time. Our team of experts can assist you by providing top-notch services and help you by making the entire process easier. Contact us today, and we will help you understand the complete process.
