EB-1C Visa
Employment based visa – 1 category.
EB-1C is a visa category that allows multinational executives and managers to obtain Green Card. The US company must be a branch office, parent, subsidiary, or affiliate of the foreign company.
from
$ 750 K
Direct route to GREEN CARD for executives and their families
Requirements for Visa EB-1C
- Control of ownership: The US company and the non-US company must be related. The same group of individuals or a single individual must own and control at least 50% of both businesses, or one of the entities directly owns and controls at least 50% of the other business. For example, the US
company could own and control 50% of the foreign company or the foreign company could own and control 50% of the US
business. - The law doesn’t specify how many jobs must be created. We recommend the following:
7-8 direct jobs at the time of applying for permanent residence (Green Card) / $1M in gross sales - Business activity requirements prior to filing the initial EB-1C:
– Fully functional office (cannot be home office)
– Direct employees or independent contractors when that is the typical standard in that industry
– Bank Statements reflecting active operation
– Annual Gross Sales in the US over $1M - Executive or Managerial Experience: Applicant must be executive or manager of a foreign (outside of USA) company for one full uninterrupted year within the last 3 years before coming to work for the US company. Need attorney’s determination for applicants
who reside in USA for several years prior to this application. - Must also be seeking to work in a managerial or executive role for
the US company. - Having an active affiliate company outside the US, at least until the US permanent residence is obtained.
Processing time:
3-12 months
Family:
The family consisting of husband, wife and all kids under age of 21 will receive permanent 10 year Green Card.
Validity period: 10 years permanent Green Card
US Immigration by Investment Presentation
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17 + 16 pages detailed information and all steps for EB-1C Visa process.
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Advantages of Visa EB-1C
Fast approval
- 15 days application review under the Premium Processing option is allowed
- No limit on quotas
No business limitation
- No restrictions in the field of activity
- Labor certification is NOT required
Convenient application
- You can apply for a GREEN CARD while in the US or overseas
- You can apply for the GREEN CARD at same time while have L-visa or while applying for L-visa.
No Visa is required
You can apply for EB-1C in the US or overseas without having any type of visa at that time.
The applicant's family can receive permanent unconditional GREEN CARD
The family consisting of husband, wife and all kids under age of 21 will receive permanent unconditional GREEN CARD.
No embassy interview
No embassy interview if you are in the US at the time of GREEN CARD approval.
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Disadvantages of EB-1C Visa
The applicant must directly manage the company
Both companies in the US and abroad must be active and profitable
The applicant becomes a US tax resident
(Worldwide taxation) and he is required to report all income worldwide on tax return. Ask a tax lawyer or CPA.
EB-1C Business Visa Process
Visa Processing Procedure
26 + 11 pages detailed information and all process about Grenada Citizenship by Investment.
1
Selecting an existing business and collecting documents for EB-1C
1-3 months
Preparation and translation of documents for the immigration lawyer.
In case if the Client already owns and manages a business in the US, then we will assist in adapting and qualifying this business for EB-1C process.
We will locate a prequalified existing business in case if the Applicant does not have one in the US:
- franchise
- partner projects IMI Ventures
- search for a ready-made business for purchase
2
Acquisition of an existing business. Operating Agreement.
2-3 months
- Purchase of a share or entirely of an existing company. Signing all corporate documents as required by law for such transition.
- Depositing funds to a company’s US bank account for the company’s operations or to an attorney’s escrow account for investment or acquisition of a share in the company.
- Operational management of the company.
- Possible hire more staff.
3
Submitting a Petition for EB-1C
3-12 months
Can be expedited 45 days. Form I-907.
Possible RFE (Request For Additional Evidence) usually takes another 60-90 days.
The immigration lawyer will submit a petition and all the necessary documents for obtaining a GREEN CARD by the Client and his family.
4
Petition Approval 10-year Permanent Residence / Green Card 2 weeks
No embassy interview is required in case if you’re in the US while receiving your approval for EB-1C. GREEN CARDs for you and your family members/applicants would come by mail. You would need to go for an interview at the embassy in case if you’re outside of USA while submitting for your EB-1C application.
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FAQ
Is it possible to receive assistance with visa processing while abroad?
What is the duration of the EB-1C visa?
Can my family live full-time in the US?
How can one purchase an existing business or franchise in the United States?
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