Helping Global Leaders Secure EB‑1C Permanent Residence
EB‑1C is a first‑preference immigrant category for multinational executives and managers. It grants permanent residence to qualified leaders transferring to a related U.S. entity. D’Alessio Law advises corporations and growth‑stage companies on accurate eligibility mapping, compliant corporate relationships, and persuasive evidence so petitions move forward without avoidable delays. Book a consultation to scope your case.
Basic Eligibility
The foreign national must have been employed abroad for at least one year in the three years before filing (or before entry if already in the U.S.) by the same employer or a qualifying affiliate, parent, subsidiary, or branch, and must seek to continue in a managerial or executive role for the related U.S. entity.
Petition And Who Files
Self‑petition is not allowed. The U.S. employer files Form I‑140 with a detailed statement describing duties abroad and in the U.S., employment periods, and the qualifying corporate relationship. We prepare the cover letter, organizational diagrams, job descriptions, and wage ability documentation to meet USCIS standards.
Labor Certification Not Required
EB‑1C does not require PERM labor certification. This is a major speed and compliance advantage for eligible companies.
Evidence To Include
- Authorized company statement confirming one‑in‑three year employment abroad in an executive or managerial capacity.
- Corporate relationship proof: share ledgers, board minutes, articles, operating agreements, and ownership charts.
- Doing‑business proof in the U.S. for at least one year: tax returns, annual reports, payroll, invoices, leases, or contracts.
- Detailed U.S. and foreign job duties showing executive or managerial capacity and the staffing structure that supports it.
U.S. Petitioning Company Requirements
The U.S. petitioner must be the same employer or a subsidiary or affiliate of the foreign entity. It must be actively doing business in the United States for at least one year at the time of filing and engaged in business in two or more countries through itself or affiliates. There is no minimum company size, but staffing and revenue must reasonably support the claimed executive or managerial role.
Acquisitions And Corporate Changes
A qualifying relationship does not need to exist for a full year before filing. If a U.S. company is acquired by a foreign corporation, it may file immediately for a qualified executive or manager who meets the one‑year employment abroad requirement, provided the relationship and business operations are valid at filing.
What Counts As Managerial Or Executive Capacity
Manager
Manages an organization, department, subdivision, function, or essential function; supervises professional, supervisory, or managerial staff or manages an essential function; has authority over hiring and firing or operates at a senior level; exercises discretion over day‑to‑day operations. First‑line supervisors generally do not qualify unless the supervised employees are professionals.
Executive
Directs the management of the organization or a major component or function; sets goals and policies; exercises wide latitude in decision‑making; receives only general supervision from higher‑level executives, a board, or owners. Executives who also perform professional tasks can still qualify if they meet the executive criteria.
One‑In‑Three Year Rule And Aggregation
USCIS allows aggregation of qualifying employment to reach one year within the three‑year window. If the beneficiary is already in the U.S. for the same employer group (for example after entry in L‑1), the one year is measured during the three years before that entry.
Process, Timing, And Premium Processing
File Form I‑140 with corporate and role evidence. Adjustment of status or consular processing follows when a visa number is available. Premium processing is available for EB‑1C I‑140s, with a USCIS response timeline measured in business days. We align filing strategy with visa bulletin movement and company timelines to avoid gaps and RFEs.
Fees
USCIS fees change over time. Use the USCIS Fee Schedule and Form I‑907 pages to confirm current I‑140 and premium processing amounts. We provide a clear cost sheet during intake.
Why D’Alessio Law?
Focused corporate immigration guidance for executives and managers across technology, entertainment, manufacturing, and services. Clear eligibility memos, precise org‑charts, and evidence models that match current adjudication trends. Recognitions include the Los Angeles Business Journal’s Leader in Law (2017) and the Enterprising Woman Award (2018).
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Ready to build a clean, evidence‑driven EB‑1C? Request a consultation to map eligibility, structure the corporate relationship, and assemble a persuasive record for USCIS. Contact D’Alessio Law today.
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