Does the EB-1C require a minimum salary?

No. Unlike other visa categories, the EB-1C does not establish a requirement for a specific minimum salary or a wage floor tied to the U.S. labor market. What the category actually examines is something different.

The EB-1C is the pathway for executives and managers transferred within a multinational group. For this reason, the analysis focuses on the candidate’s leadership function and the company’s structure, evaluating the hierarchical relationship between the overseas operation and the organization in the United States, rather than pinning down a specific compensation figure.

This does not mean salary is irrelevant. The job offer presented must be coherent and defensible, which typically involves:

• Compensation consistent with the position and the responsibilities performed.
• Alignment with industry practices for equivalent roles.
• Compliance with applicable labor laws.

Because each case is unique and rules can change, it is worth checking the latest USCIS guidance and reviewing the offer with a specialist before filing, without relying on promises of guaranteed outcomes.

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