What salary range should executives have for EB-1C?

The EB-1C is the green card pathway for executives and managers of multinational companies transferred to a branch, subsidiary, or affiliate in the United States. Contrary to what the question implies, there is no official salary range or minimum figure set by the immigration authority for this category.

What truly matters is the nature of the role: the applicant must demonstrate that they held a high-level leadership position, with responsibility for strategic decisions and for managing significant teams or operations. Compensation serves as an indicator of that standing, not as a number to be met.

In practice, a compensation package consistent with an executive role at a multinational company is expected, which typically includes elements such as bonuses, equity, and benefits. More than the figure itself, what matters is that the overall package is commensurate with the level of the position being described.

• There is no salary table or legal floor for the EB-1C.
• The focus is on the executive or managerial scope of the role.
• Compensation serves to reinforce the seniority of the position, evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Since each petition is analyzed individually, it is worth checking the updated requirements with USCIS and reviewing your profile with a specialist before filing.

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