Can I include my spouse and children in the EB-1C green card as well?

Yes. The EB-1C, the green card pathway for executives and managers transferred within multinational companies, is a family-inclusive process: the principal beneficiary can bring along a spouse and unmarried minor children as dependents.

In practice, once the principal petition is approved, the immediate family enters the same process through dependent petitions. They can obtain permanent residence in two ways, depending on where they are located:

• Through adjustment of status, if they are already lawfully present in the United States.
• Through consular processing, in their home country, when they are outside the U.S.

To do so, it is necessary to establish the family relationship with appropriate documentation (such as marriage and birth certificates) and meet the conditions of the dependent category, including those related to marital status and the age range of the children. These criteria have specific definitions and are subject to change.

For that reason, and because every family situation is different, it is worth confirming the current requirements and age limits with USCIS or a trusted immigration professional before filing the petition for yourself and your dependents.

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