Does EB-1C require labor certification?

No. The EB-1C is the green card pathway for executives and managers transferred by multinational companies and does not require labor certification. This is one of the reasons the category is attractive for companies moving leaders to their U.S. operations.

Labor certification is the process that demonstrates there are no qualified and available local workers for the position. It appears in other employment-based categories, such as certain EB-2 and EB-3 cases, but is waived under EB-1C due to its focus on senior management positions with an already established career within the company.

Skipping this step simplifies the path, but does not eliminate the remaining requirements: each case has its own particularities and the documentation must be complete and accurate. It is worth reviewing the updated requirements with USCIS and working with a specialist to navigate the process safely.

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