EB-1C — Multinational executive immigration law firms
About the EB-1C category
EB-1C is the employment first-preference green card for multinational managers and executives transferred to a U.S. company by a qualifying related entity abroad. It mirrors the L-1A standard and, like the other EB-1 categories, does not require PERM labor certification. The petition must show that the person worked abroad in a managerial or executive capacity for at least one year in the three years before the transfer, that the U.S. and foreign entities have a qualifying corporate relationship, and that the U.S. role is genuinely managerial or executive. Because USCIS examines the actual nature of the duties closely, careful description of the organisation and the role is central to a successful case.
Who the EB-1C category is for
- You worked abroad as a manager or executive for one of the past three years.
- A qualifying corporate relationship links the foreign and U.S. entities.
- The U.S. role is genuinely managerial or executive.
How the process works
How an employment case unfolds depends on the category. Many EB-2 and EB-3 cases begin with PERM labor certification, in which the employer tests the U.S. labor market before filing an I-140 petition. EB-1 and EB-2 National Interest Waiver cases skip PERM and go straight to the I-140 on the strength of the worker's achievements. After the I-140, capped categories wait for a current priority date, and the case finishes with adjustment of status in the U.S. or consular processing abroad. Temporary work visas such as the H-1B follow their own track — a Labor Condition Application, a USCIS petition, and, where relevant, the annual cap and registration process.
Common EB-1C pitfalls
A handful of avoidable problems account for most setbacks in these cases — nearly all of them easier to fix before filing than after:
- A U.S. role that reads as operational, not managerial.
- An unclear corporate relationship between the entities.
- New-office cases without enough organizational substance.
Related employment options
Not sure the EB-1C is the right fit? These related routes are worth comparing:
- All employment immigration law firms
- EB-1A — Extraordinary ability
- EB-1B — Outstanding researcher
- EB-2 — Advanced degree / exceptional ability
- EB-2 NIW — National interest waiver
When a law firm helps most
A firm's depth is genuinely useful for EB-1C cases: more hands for document-heavy filings, redundancy so a deadline is never missed, and experience spread across categories when a case has more than one moving part. For companies sponsoring workers, that capacity — and the compliance support that comes with it — is often the deciding factor between a firm and a solo practitioner.
What to look for in a firm
When you compare the firms above, weigh:
- Relevant caseload — a firm that files matters like yours regularly, not just occasionally.
- Team and capacity — enough attorneys and paralegals to meet deadlines without bottlenecks.
- A clear point of contact — someone named who owns your file and keeps you updated.
- Languages you speak — so nothing is lost between you and your case.
- Transparent pricing — flat or clearly explained fees, agreed before the work begins.
Solo attorney or law firm?
Whether a firm or a solo lawyer fits a EB-1C cases depends on the case: firms bring a team and capacity for complex or high-volume matters, while a solo attorney often means a closer working relationship and lower cost on simpler filings. Compare both on Immigrantio — or switch to our immigration lawyers if an individual attorney is what you want.
Why use Immigrantio
On Immigrantio you can compare verified U.S. immigration law firms who handle EB-1C cases side by side. Each profile shows the attorney's experience and practice focus, the languages they speak, honest reviews from past clients and transparent consultation pricing — everything you need to build a shortlist and reach out with confidence rather than picking a name from a search results page. Every listing is Bar-verified, and you work with the lawyer directly.
Start with a consultation: most immigration law firms above offer a video or phone call and respond within a day or two. A short first conversation is the quickest way to turn uncertainty into a concrete plan for your case.