Is it possible to pursue EB-1C and EB-2 NIW at the same time?

Yes, it is viable to pursue EB-1C and EB-2 NIW in parallel, with separate petitions. They are different employment-based immigration categories, and each is evaluated by its own criteria, so one does not exclude the other.

The difference in their nature is the central point. The EB-1C is aimed at executives and managers transferred by a multinational company and therefore requires an employer to file the petition. The EB-2 NIW, on the other hand, allows self-petition when the work is of national importance, without needing a sponsor. Those who fit both profiles can use this combination to diversify their paths.

• The EB-1C requires a tie to a multinational employer.
• The EB-2 NIW waives the job offer requirement and allows you to petition on your own.
• Keeping both in parallel is a flexibility strategy, with doubled costs.

Since eligibility depends heavily on your professional ties and updated criteria, it is worth evaluating the combination with a specialist and confirming requirements from the official source before filing.

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