EB-1C green cards are used by US companies to permanently transfer owners, managers and executives from their overseas companies to live and work in the US. US companies can sponsor their international transferees if:
At Immigration Desk, we routinely help US businesses get EB1C petitions approved for their employees. Additionally, we have helped many foreign business owners successfully start businesses in the US and obtain green cards through the EB1C route.
EB-1C petitions can only be filed with the USCIS in the United States. It is a 2-part process:
To read updated timeline and fee details about the EB-1C green card process, visit the USCIS website here.
Like the other EB-1 categories, EB-1C green cards are given preferential treatment leading to a very speedy green card approval.
EB-1C cases require us to collect extensive documentation from the US and the foreign companies.
The legal team must be familiar not only with accounting and business practices in the US, but also in different countries round the world. Some of the crucial knowledge that a legal team must possess to build a successful EB1C case:
Corporate structure and business knowledge
All of these require a seasoned legal team to review the documents so the petition can be created flawlessly and filed in a timely manner.
The difference between “manager” and “executive”
This definition gets even more complex when it comes to smaller companies, where managers are more hands-on and some of their duties may not be “managerial” in nature.
The timing of the petition
Needless to say, there is a lot to consider when creating a solid EB-1C green card petition for an intra-company manager or executive. With a foundational knowledge of business, our legal team at Immigration Desk is adept at creating winning EB-1C petitions.
We represent multi-national companies who are filing for their international transferees, individuals who hire us to work with their employers to file their green cards, and also owners of smaller businesses who have moved to the US to start a branch of their foreign company.
Oftentimes we start preparing for your green card when we file for your first L-1A visa. For our corporate clients, we help you establish a timeline and a clear path for approval, taking into consideration the company’s need for the employee long-term. For individual clients, we discuss your professional goals and family’s needs. For individuals who have started new businesses in the US, our services include offering suggestions on how to develop your company and personal profile so that you will meet all the EB-1C requirements.
As your attorneys, we are experienced, organized and aim to get the EB-1C green card approved speedily and efficiently. Our team compiles your business records and our attorneys work diligently to create a thorough, clear and well-argued petition, all with the aim of getting your EB-1C green card approved with minimal disruptions to your business.
Above, we have described some of the common considerations while filing for a green card through the EB1C category. As attorneys, we believe in helping our clients succeed. It is our privilege to help you and your employees in re-locating to the US.
Please contact us to discuss how we can make the EB1C process easy for you and your employees.
Anu and her team have been handling all my employment- based immigration cases from the start.
Their professional, proactive approach has gone a long way in ensuring timely submissions of all documents, and negotiation of the complex paperwork involved.
...Anu secured the L1A, L2 for the family, subsequent renewals and is also responsible for the Green card filing in the EB1C category as an international manager. It has been a pleasant experience working with Anu and I would highly recommend her services to anyone.
Anu Gupta and the Immigration Desk Team have been handling all our personal and corporate immigration cases from our own first L1A visa when we purchased a business in the US, to other visas like H1B and J1 for employees; to filing EB-1C Green Card to US Citizenship.
What differentiates Attorney Anu Gupta from other attorneys is that not only does she have an extremely thorough knowledge of Immigration laws, but that she handles each case with total professionalism and a human touch.
...Whenever I or my employees were anxious or needed guidance, all were handled either through e-mail or conference call with great professional attitude and passion.
When you talk to Anu, she talks to you as if you are the only one that she has as a client and her professional approach rests all your concerns. I would recommend each and every one who needs advice on Immigration matters to talk to Anu at least one time and take notice of the difference from other attorneys.
Our L1A and EB1C petitions were approved in record time!
Many thanks to Anu Gupta and her team, who managed our immigration cases with 100% success from the first L1A- International Manager Transferee visa to the EB1C green card. She and the Immigration Desk team has filed many USCIS applications for us like L-1A extension, L-2 Extension, EAD renewals,I-140, I-485, I-765 and I-131. Attorney Gupta filed my I-140 application and got it approved without RFE in 8 months.
...And when the priority date became current, Immigration Desk filed our I-485 applications. I really appreciate Attorney Gupta's commitment and dedication. Anu is meticulous with paperwork and her staff, were always there to assist us. We went ahead with Anu's advice all the time like filing with medicals, and it paid off. In 8 months, we all got our green card approval without any RFE or interview. In a nutshell, Anu Gupta's law firm is committed to their clients, timelines and always deliver what is expected!