Can EB-1C and EB-1B be filed simultaneously by the same person?

In principle, there is no rule that prohibits the same person from filing petitions under both EB-1B and EB-1C at the same time. In practice, however, it is an uncommon combination, because the two EB-1 subcategories are built around very different profiles and each requires its own set of evidence.

• The EB-1B is for professors and researchers with international recognition and requires a U.S. academic or research employer.
• The EB-1C is for executives and managers of multinational companies and requires demonstrating the organizational link between the foreign entity and the U.S. entity, as well as the managerial functions performed.

Because each path measures different things, it is unlikely that a single professional background will sustain both with the depth each one demands. Parallel petitions with overlapping evidence can, in fact, raise questions from USCIS about the consistency of your profile.

Before pursuing simultaneous pathways, it is worth consulting a specialist to determine which category best reflects your background and verifying updated requirements at the official source (USCIS). Maintaining transparency and a clear strategy is generally safer than multiplying petitions.

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