How many employees does a company need to have for EB-1C?

There is no minimum number of employees required for EB-1C. The category was created so that multinational companies can transfer executives and managers to a related entity (branch, subsidiary, or affiliate) in the United States, and the evaluation does not revolve around a fixed headcount.

What truly matters is the relationship between the foreign company and the U.S. entity and proof that both conduct real, ongoing business operations. In other words, the focus is on the structure and nature of the operation, not on a number.

• An organizational structure that supports a legitimate operation, not merely a symbolic one.
• Concrete and continuous commercial activity on both ends.
• A beneficiary role that genuinely qualifies as executive or managerial.

Each case is analyzed holistically, looking at the solidity of operations and the candidate’s eligibility. Since immigration rules are complex, it is worth reviewing your structure with a specialist and checking the most current requirements at the official source (USCIS).

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